from a warm site in the heart of st. helena's valley floor, this is a restrained, elegant version of a powerfully built wine, thick in tannin and yet nonetheless able to speak its mind. mushroom aromas give it a pinot noir-esque personality at first, before layers of red and black berry provide sultry, juicy texture and flavor. the finish is chewy, asking for more time. cellar through 2023.
Varozza Vineyard