2012 Brittan Pinot Noir Gestalt Block

The 2012 Pinot Noir Gestalt Block comes from sedimentary soils over young intrusion basalt. It was picked October 10 and aged for 13 months in French oak, 27% new. It has a broody bouquet, a little denser than the Basalt Block: blackberry and briary first, then a touch of violet coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of burnt toast infusing the black fruit on the entry. Very harmonious, reserved in style with a masculine, reserved finish, this is another refined Pinot Noir from Brittan Vineyards to enjoy over the next 6-7 years.