E16 2015 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Upper Bench
The entrance to Escolle Vineyard lies at 200 feet of elevation, but the property climbs another 300 feet into the highlands. Overlooking the town of Gonzales, it was planted in 2008 using 11 pinot clones on five different rootstocks. Fruit was picked from the gently sloping upper bench where the union of climate, soils and Pommard clone produces small crops that translate to complex wines.
Nose: black cherry, raspberry, honeysuckle, cigar smoke Mouth: cherry, herbs, black pepper, jasmine tea Tactile: soft tannins, balanced acidity, velvety texture, rich mouthfeel
