Sterling Vineyards California Pinot Noir 2023 redstyle_Complex

Sterling Vineyards California Pinot Noir 2023 redstyle_ComplexSOURCING: California VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Pinot Noir VINIFICATION: 5 months in American oak and French oak. TASTING NOTES: The Sterling California Pinot Noir offers notes of black cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, and vanilla spice on the nose. The concentrated palate is rich with depth and complexity, showcased by flavors of dark berries, black tea, cocoa, and warm vanilla. The tannins are silky and well integrated, leading to a flavorful finish.

with a delicate hint of quince

underlain by hints of pine

beautifully balanced

clean flavors and lingering finish

Aromas and flavors of dark red fruit led by raspberry

reminiscent of cherry pips

to marry both regional and varietal characters to the distinctive Penfolds style

The grape ripening months of February and March were influenced by a cold water “upwelling” off the coast

Nose: This wine displays aromas of wild berries and liquorice

PALATE Opulent flavours drive this deep and complex palate

blend with gâteau de fruit à pain

Pessimist’s goal is to create a wine so deliciously different that your cup is perpetually half empty