a deliciously likeable pinot noir, sweet as a raspberry crumble pie, yet with qualities of mushrooms, minerals and something formidable from the earth that give it great complexity. the winemaker, drake whitcraft, has kept the alcohol to a relatively low 13.4% by volume, so the wine feels light and airy. yet it possesses great seriousness. the vineyard is within a touchdown pass of the santa rita hills boundary. drink now–2020.
Pence Ranch Clone 828