Mission Codename Not Merlot
This is one for the stars! We feel like we’ve been written into a Hollywood movie with full on costumes and (drinkable) props. Ok, we’re in Sideways… to be specific.
“Only somebody who really takes the time… to understand Pinot’s potential… can then coax it into its fullest expression.”
Today’s wine is one that Miles Raymond would be pleased with!
Carucci Wines is located in the picturesque Central Coast town of Los Olivos, California. The town is full of world class food and a downtown with sweet intimate tasting rooms galore. The brainchild of Eric Carucci and his wife Lindsay, Carucci Wines focuses on single vineyard wines that express the true sense of place.
Eric makes his wine at the award winning Levo Wines and keeps his production small and focused.
Greengate Vineyard is a winemaker’s vineyard in Edna Valley with rich oceanic and volcanic soils that ripens Pinot Noir perfectly. A phenomenon known as the Pismo Venturi effect clears the evening fog and provides extra bits of sunshine.
The wine is elegant and exotic. Rich aromas of lilac and dark blueberry preserves. Think plum and forest floor with lovely zippy acidity. Polished tannins and flavors of roasted strawberries, cremini and hibiscus lead into a bright finish that lingers for days.
As you can expect, this lot is limited so your opportunity to get in on this is too. At almost 50%, this won’t last. Do not delay!
What the Winery Says
2019 Greengate Vineyard Edna Valley Pinot Noir
- Winemaker
- Eric Carucci
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2019
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Appellation
- Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo County, Central Coast
- Vineyard
- Greengate Vineyard
- Fermentation
- 30% whole cluster
- Aging
- 12 months
- Barrels
- 100% French oak