2021 Overlook Pinot Noir
$27
Retail
$2160
About the Wine
The 2021 Overlook Pinot Noir represents another splendid blend from some of California’s best cool-climate growing regions in Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma Counties. The 2021 Overlook Pinot Noir has an impeccable pedigree, and each vineyard adds to the charm and complexity of the wine. Such dedication by our grower partners warranted hand-harvesting at night with early-morning deliveries to provide the purest expression of what this somewhat challenging vintage had to offer.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Pinot Noir
Body
Appearance
Medium ruby color with purple hues at the core.
Aroma
Aromatic with ripe strawberry, Bing cherry, and sweet tobacco.
Palate
The palate shows notes of red plum and black raspberry on entry followed by cedar, vanilla, and herbal notes. The finish is complex and balanced with finely textured tannins, integrated toasted oak spice, button mushroom, and persistent fruit notes that are highlighted by fresh acidity.
Key Features
Appellation
53% Sonoma County, 43% Monterey County, 4% Santa Barbara County
Fermentation
100% destemmed in small fermenters, punched down twice daily
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 10 months in French oak (25% new)
Alcohol
14.3%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
The 2021 Overlook Pinot Noir would pair nicely with a pan-seared duck breast drizzled with a pomegranate glaze.
