Charles E. Heintz Vineyards Pinot Noir Swan Selection 2015 750ml

Shows deep, dark and inviting appearance and the concentration of the vintage. Abundant fresh red fruit aromatics including bing cherry, blackberry, black raspberry and ripe Santa Rosa plum. Subtle notes of Asian spice, cardamom, coriander and subtle clove show underneath the fruit-driven nose. The texture is expansive and young with youthful tannins. Consistently our longest-lived Pinot Noir, we expect the 2015 vintage to age beautifully through 2023-2025 with ideal storage conditions.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Sonoma Coast
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.3%

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.