2018 Pinot Noir, Pinole

Bottle and glass of Long Meadow Ranch Pinot Noir with a plate of food

ANDERSON VALLEY ESTATE

“In the glass, the color is a soft ruby red. The nose is outgoing and floral with vibrant violet and rose petal paired with raspberry and fern and undergrowth notes. This wine starts majestic and infused with grace and harmony, delicate with small red fruit and sweet Asian spice around all the floral components found on the nose.” – Stéphane Vivier

90 Points, Decanter

“Blackberry, apple, beet, light forest floor, and savory tones. Elegant overall, with crisp acidity to balance the
ripe fruit and tannins.”

GROWING SEASON

2018 will be remembered as a colder and slower season in the Anderson Valley, producing wines with profound elegance and delicacies. Bud break started about a month later than the previous five vintages. A mild spring allowed for a nice crop set and it was followed with a “cold” summer for Northern California. It resulted in slow maturing and perfect conditions for Pinot Noir, retaining freshness while developing an intricate complexity of flavors.

RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS

Charcuterie, Roasted Duck With Cherries and Rhubarb

Butternut Squash Galette

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