2022 Relic Pinot Noir Kashaya

Coming from Fort Ross-Seaview, four miles from the ocean at 1200 feet elevation, the 2022 Pinot Noir Kashaya is a rich ruby red color. Spicy aromas of cherries, cinnamon, wildflowers, and rocky earth emerge from the glass. In the cellar, it saw about a third whole clusters and was aged for 11 months in 40% new French oak. Medium-bodied, the palate boasts a great deal of intensity and clarity, with a supple texture and a great sustained finish. It’s brilliant to taste now but will cruise over the coming 15 or more years. Relic is owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Mike Hirby and Schatzi Throckmorton.