Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"Pamela and Glen Gunsalus (“gun-say-lus”) are always in their vineyard, located on a west-facing slope in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley appellation. These two former researchers have great intuition backed up by scientific rigor and it shows in the quality of their grapes.
Big expressive bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, chocolate covered cherries and hint of desert dust, also a bit of tea and bramble. This wine is deep, full, rich, juicy and unctuous with flavors of berry pie, dark chocolate, white pepper, fruit leather and some spice. It possesses brooding heft, but is very alluring with the soft fine grained tannins and is silky and balanced, continuing into a long persistent delicious finish… this is a beauty."
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA
Vineyard Designation: Gunsalus Vineyard
Aging: 20 months in French oak barrels, 58% new
Winemaker: Scott Rich
Production: 422 cases
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Leafy, cedary aromas and restrained fruit flavors reminiscent of green olives and black tea give a special punch to this well-structured, palate-cleansing wine. It's a great example of Pinot Noir's wild complexity, and has a dry, tangy texture for easy food pairing." -JG, 7/1/23
