2013 Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir

The sous bois (or forest-floor, in English) character of the Coastlands site permeates the nose of this wine. The vineyard is situated on the Coast range surrounded by redwood trees, making it hard not to pick up the forest-like elements on the nose and palate. Dark cherry and pipe tobacco add to the allure of the aromatics. In the mouth, cherry and cherry pit mingle with tobacco and tree bark flavors. The plushness of the tannins adds to the overall round mouthfeel and the finish is dotted with a surprising note of lifted cedar.