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An overall excellent growing season, 2017 was marked by a wet winter followed by a mild spring and a warm summer. The clusters were tight and full of beautiful, concentrated flavor. The 2017 Carneros Pinot Noir wonderfully showcases what this prominent region has to offer.

Hand harvested in mid-September, the certified organic grapes are from the Napa Carneros region, including our own ZD Wines Carneros Estate. The fruit was fermented in small, open-top stainless-steel tanks, and received hand punchdowns every 6 hours to gently extract color and tannin. Aging for 10 months in 100% French Oak added velvety structure that is smooth from the beginning to the lingering finish.

Greeted with a rich ruby color, the Pinot Noir has classic aromas of briary black cherry mingling with raspberry and strawberry, giving way to a luscious, silky palate with bright fruit and cedar notes. Well balanced with soft acidity and tannins.