from the estate vineyard of a winery founded in 1994 by silicon valley mogul tj rodgers of cypress semiconductor, the grapes must be picked by a special tractor-on-wires because they are so steeply planted. like the other 2009s, this pinot noir is characterized by strong tannins, meaning that it will last. unlike the others, this one boats a more mushroom-driven nose between shiitake and porcini, with a touch of mocha. the palate reveals caramelized raspberry, graphite and silty flavors.
Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud