2021 Purple Hands Pinot Noir West Wind
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The 2021 Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard opens with a savory blend of wild herbs, earth tones and dried black cherries. It's softly textured with a building tension as tart red berries slowly saturate. This finishes pleasantly chewy with medium length while leaving a licorice tinge.
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The 2021 Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard comes from Pommard and Dijon clone vines planted six years ago in sedimentary soils at 400-600 feet of elevation. Medium ruby, it has alluringly broody scents of cranberry, rhubarb, tar and burnt orange, opening to nuances of licorice, tea leaves and forest floor as it airs in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is powerful yet supple with loads of finely grained tannins, mouthwatering acidity and concentrated, dark red fruit that opens to a flourish of spicy accents on the long finish.
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard takes on a darker profile, with musky cologne of sandalwood, brambly wild blackberries, and cracked pepper. Full-bodied, with a clean lift and characteristic weightless feel, it has a delicate saline finish, with ripe fruit and sweet tannins floating across the palate. It’s long and has a great finish. Drink 2024-2037.