2019 D.R. Stephens Estate Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard Sonoma Coast

WSI95+ Superb Pinot! At once intense and vibrant, luscious and earthy, a complex balance from an outstanding site. 
Winemaker Notes:The Silver Eagle Vineyard is a sunnier site in the generally cool area of Green Valley, with deep red pebbly soils. Our block is planted to the Pommard clone, revered for its density and complexity. The 2019 is visually striking with a deep and vibrant garnet color. A swirl of the glass releases the beguiling aromatics of cherry caramel, linalool, rose petal water and raspberry crème which carry into the pure and evolving palate. Layers of raspberry coulis, black cherry, kola nut and pluot carry through the finish where light tannins, sweet acidity and Darjeeling tea leaf linger.
Harvested on September 21st of 2019. The grapes were cold-soaked and native yeast fermented for twelve days and followed by an extended maceration. Aged for nine months before being bottled unfiltered.