2017 Day Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir - MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

Pure red cherry, pine needle, cranberry punch. Juicy strawberry, rose petal, fresh pomegranate. Ripe raspberry, blood orange, and red licorice highlight a vibrant and impressively aromatic display pleasantly bolstered by notes of evergreen and fresh forest air. White mushroom, mint leaf, and morning fog further contribute clean natural tones as fine loam and undergrowth impart subtle earthiness. Cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and clove emerge to reveal a provocative bouquet of baking spices complicated by just a touch of pristine salinity. Juicy, succulent, and expressive yet impressively dainty, ethereal, and restrained; showcasing wonderful elegance and charm alongside delicious tartness and crunch. Medium in body with moderate tannin and nicely elevated acidity. This 2017 Day Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir by MacRostie Winery & Vineyards is a delightfully captivating and terroir expressive red from the Anderson Valley.

Although Mendocino County's Anderson Valley may be located just a few hours drive from the Bay Area this rural and heavily forested appellation could not be more different than the bustling cities to its south. This bottling, crafted by MacRostie Winery & Vineyards using Pinot Noir sourced from the Day Ranch Vineyard in Anderson Valley, brilliantly showcases the unique terroir that has made this region such a remarkable place for viticulture. While it possesses a ripe and nicely concentrated fruit core the cool climate from whence it came has ensured that there is absolutely nothing big or heavy about this wine. It practically billows perfumed aromatics that dance and whirl with each swirl of the glass while revealing outstanding freshness, lift, and vibrancy. This is an enticing and unquestionably delicious offering that beautifully represents the Anderson Valley's world class terroir.