The Withers Pinot Noir Peters Vineyard 2020 750ml

This Pommard clone based wine originates in the Petaluma Gap and offers up clean aromas of bright bitter red cherry, saline and baking spices. Balanced and elegant in the mouth, it features a medium bodied frame with strong and bright acidity that indicates a long life ahead. It unwinds with exposure to air and reveals flavors of dried flowers and red fruits. It will drink well from release and should age gracefully for well over a decade. Serve with a full range of foods from seafood to meat.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Sonoma Coast
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.