Senses Hillcrest Day One Pinot Noir 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Senses
Label Name:
 
Hillcrest Day One Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
The Wine Advocate 93+; Vinous/IWC 90; Prince of Pinot 90. release price around $75

Tasting Note
Aromas of crushed red cherries, raspberries, roses and lavender with hints of wild thyme and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, silky texture, fine-grained tannins, bright freshness and a fragrant, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, mushroom ramen, grilled shiitake with soy.

Production Method
Estate Hillcrest fruit, hand-farmed; fruit typically fully destemmed, fermented and aged ~10 months in French oak with about 25–35% new barrels.

Vineyard Info
Senses was founded by three childhood friends; Hillcrest Vineyard in Occidental is their estate site, sustainably farmed (Valdez & Sons) and vinified by Thomas Rivers Brown.