Piro ‘Points West’ Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
This wine is bright and fresh with aromas of fresh cut flowers, wild sage, and red berry fruits. The pallet is full of strawberry flavors, rosewood and a bit of creamsicle. It has an understated nutmeg finish ties this wine together.
The Estate
Marc Piro knew he wanted to be a winemaker when he was 9 years old. He sat in the crowded backseat of his family’s beige Mercedes diesel station wagon as they drove through the vineyards of Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, and, inspired, he announced, “Mom, I want a vineyard.” Her response was curt, “Well, then, get a good job.”
Wine Making
Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Runway Vineyard and Presqu’ile Vineyard. Grapes were destemmed and fermented in open top fermenter for 14 days on skins. Malolacic fermentation in barrel. 50% once used French oak and 50% neutral oak. 21 month total barrel aging, fined and unfiltered.
Food Suggestions
Pairs well with poultry roasted chicken, cornish hen, quail, beef wellington, grilled filet mignon, and aged Gouda.
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• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 13.6
