pinot noir specialist norm yost hits the varietal's geeky purists with a straight clonal take, pulling just clone 2a to deliver this wine. the nose is lighter, with cranberry, leather, butter, vanilla and root beer aromas. meanwhile the palate is stronger—soft but a tad tannic on entry, with licorice and charred pepper steak on the finish. equally elegant and forceful.
Rio Vista Vineyard Clone 2A