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Sangiocomo Vineyard

2012 Los Carneros Pinot Noir

The Martin Ray Sangiocomo Vineyard Pinot Noir from the 2012 vintage is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the characteristics of the Los Carneros region. As you pour it into your glass, expect a delightful bouquet of ripe cherries, raspberries, and subtle notes of earthy forest floor. The wine is medium-bodied, striking a harmonious balance between elegance and richness. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, providing a mouthwatering quality that invites another sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, making the flavors bold yet smooth on the palate. The tannins are well-integrated, offering a soft structure that supports the wine's overall finesse. This Pinot Noir is dry, ensuring that its vibrant fruit flavors shine through, and it is perfect for pairing with a wide range of dishes, including duck, roasted vegetables, or even a light pasta. Overall, this wine exudes a sense of place, reflecting the terroir of Los Carneros with grace and poise.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Pork, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

Region:


Los Carneros

Carneros straddles the southern border of two of the state's finest winegrowing regions—Napa and Sonoma—down to the north shore of San Pablo Bay. This is a premium cool-climate winemaking area, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign, producing delicate still and sparkling wines. Carneros Pinot Noir is famed for its berry and herb profile, while its Chardonnay is crisply acidic with fresh stone fruit flavors. The vines grow on low, rolling hills of shallow soils. They are frequently blanketed by coastal fog in the morning, then cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes in the afternoon. This creates a long growing season that yields deliciously fresh and elegant wines.

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