Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 2010

This Pinot Noir was grown at Merryvale’s Estate Vineyard as well as Beckstoffer’s Las Amigas Vineyard, both located in the Carneros region of Napa. These vineyards are planted to relatively new clones of Pinot, which have been selected for producing richer, more concentrated wine. This wine displays characteristic varietal notes of fresh cherry, strawberry, and earth, along with spice, toast and vanilla from the French Oak barrels. It has a round, supple impression on the palate, with a soft, lengthy finish.