the vineyard is in green valley, the coolest part of the appellation. you'll find very high acidity and an austere, elegant wine in this extremely low-yield pinot noir. the flavors are right on the edge, balancing less ripe peppermint and tannic chinese-tea notes with richer cherries and raspberries. this is really a thrilling young wine, and while it may hold for years, it's best now for its tense youth.
Tina Marie Vineyard