Estate Selection reveals restrained power, richness and balance from the vintage. This is Ernie’s selection of barrels to enliven the palate and provide a lingering finish. Estate Selection is the complement to Amalie’s Cuvée.
“A little bit dangerous” red. The sensory evaluation starts with a delineated array of ripe raspberry, cinnamon, clove and “cerise sauvages noires” that trigger the early warning pheromone receptors - game on.
The palate experience begins innocently with a full spectrum of well developed, yet restrained Pinot Noir fruit that soon reveals the staying power of stem tannin and vibrant acidity. As the finish lingers effortlessly, you return to the edge and WTF (waft the fruit.)
A wine that is “broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hips,” swirling in the glass, ready to meet your lips. Unfined and unfiltered.