2016 Relic Pinot Noir Kashaya
Market price
Buying options
Tasting notes
Kashaya is from a single vineyard in the northern part of the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, northwest of Hirsch and six miles from the Pacific Ocean. Vines are planted to 115 and Old Wente clones and the wine aged 11 months in 42% new French oak. Pale to medium ruby-purple, the 2016 Pinot Noir Kashaya hits the ground running with bold, vibrant warm cranberries, kirsch and fresh raspberries scents with suggestions of forest floor, wild sage and tobacco plus a waft of rose hip tea. Medium-bodied, the palate is delicately played and refreshing with fantastic intensity and a long, perfumed finish. 359 cases produced.
Critic scores
Average Score
Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
I was also able to taste two Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs from Mike, both meriting attention. All from the Wayfarer Vineyard, the 2016 Pinot Noir Kashaya comes from three different parcels and saw 30% stems. It offers a beautiful, layered, complex style in its darker cherry, underbrush, forest floor, and savory umami and cured meat notes. It's seamless, silky, and pure, with a great finish.