earthy and somewhat rustic flavors that pack plenty of punch and admirable concentration

well-supported by about eight grams of residual sugar

An almost timid nose reluctantly shares its aromas of various white orchard fruit that are laced with hints of citrus

This lovely effort is textbook Combe d’Orveau and a wine that should age well over the next 12 to 15 years

energetic finish

Peake Ranch, John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml earthy and somewhat rustic flavorsA barrel sample, the pale to medium ruby purple colored 2018 Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard opens with a pow! on the youthful nose, giving up aromas of violet, lilac, fresh blueberry and boysenberry jam with cinnamon, orange peel, macerated strawberries, baked rhubarb and dried red cherry plus dried leaves and dusty earth accents. Medium bodied, it offers oodles of perfumed, purely defined fruits with grainy textured tannins and lip smacking