2016 Kent Rasmussen ‘Esoterica’ Pinot Noir Los Carneros

WSI92 A lovely plush red from Kent Rasmussen! Soft tannins, red currants, delicate caramel and vanilla on the medium-length finish. 
Appellation: 84% Sonoma 16% Napa. Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Merlot. 336 cases produced.

This is our fourth release of Esoterica Cabernet Sauvignon. I made this tiny lot using a wonderful blend of North Coast grapes from several different vineyards, mostly in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley and Dry Creek appellations. It is always a pleasure to make small blends like this as they allow for “fine tuning” to get the fruit, tannins, mouthfeel and balance just right perfect without the constraints of big commercial blends.