2024 Cahiers Pinot Noir

“A beautiful ruby red color introduces us to this wine and leads to a nose of fresh red fruit layered with balanced oak, dried herbs, and delicate floral notes. More reserved in its expression, this wine carries a quiet elegance with underlying structure and character. On the palate, there’s compelling tension between bright acidity and earthy depth. Flavors of red cherry, raspberry, red plum, and cola unfold alongside hints of vanilla pod, dried herbs, and red and purple flowers. A touch of dried blood orange peel adds lift. Approachable yet refined, this Pinot Noir balances vibrancy with restraint, offering both immediate appeal and thoughtful complexity.”

“Cahiers Pinot Noir is a beast to blend. Using fruit from our estate, Muska, and Crannell give us a wealth of world-class barrels to choose from, but finding the right mixture takes patience. Partial whole-cluster fruit adds stem spice, tension, and body. Mingled with fresh blue fruits, fall leaves, and earth rhubarb. All in all, worth every minute.”

“This wine shows an earthy and savory aromatic profile, with dried herbs and purple flowers layered over ripe dark fruit, The palate balanced red and dark flavors with herbal undertones and a subtle salinity that adds freshness and complexity. Medium-plus acidity and integrated tannins give the wine a polished structure, carrying the medium-bodied palate through a refined, balanced finish.”