2015 Talisman Pinot Noir ‘Adastra Vineyard’ Carneros Napa Valley

IWR93 This Pinot Noir from Talisman comes from the clay loam soils of the Adastra Vineyard in Carneros. It has a beautiful light red color, with aromas of cherry, strawberry, black olive, loam, and violet. he palate is soft and elegant, with great purity and focus with a beautiful mix of red fruits mixed with earthy flavors. This can certainly benefit from some air contact or 1-2 years of age before it hits its stride. Drink this beauty over the next decade plus.
Estate Notes: This impressive Pinot has beautiful aromas of red currant, granite, cherry vanilla and rose petals with fascinating accents of celery seed, paprika, clay and evergreen boughs. The mouthfeel is masculine, savory, meaty and unctuous with flavors of red plum, cola, strawberry and spice. It’s an intense wine and will benefit greatly from airing in the glass for awhile… The finish is very persistent with lingering red fruit flavors.Barrel aging: 18 months, 56% new French oak. 224 cases produced