Sanctuary 2019 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dennis started working the land as a 12 year old, driving a tractor in the orchards of Californias Central Valley. When he became fascinated by the unique properties of the grape, it led to degrees in Enology and Food Science at Fresno State. When the wine business led him to Northern Californias Alexander Valley in 1982, he began to forge long standing relationships with some of the finest wine growers in the world. During a distinguished career covering all facets of winemaking, Dennis served as Director and President of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture.Dennis guiding philosophy is terroir, loosely translated from French as a sense of place. In terms of winemaking it is the combination of soil, water and climate that makes the grape unique. Reflecting its name, Dennis sees Sanctuary as a carefully selected place where the rare characteristics of a great wine are allowed to find full expression.

Alcohol percentage: 14.5

Tasting Notes

Aroma : fresh red berries, dried herbs, sweet toasty notes, vanilla.Mouthfeel : rich and smooth in the palate, very elegant, with a long finish and balanced acidity.Flavors : strawberry, red cherries, herbs and vanilla.