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Elkhorn Peak Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir
Elkhorn Peak Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir
Elkhorn Peak Cellars
2016
Pinot Noir
Bottle Size: 750ml, 12/cs
Region: Napa Valley, CA
Region: Napa Valley, CA
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Regular Price:
$40.00
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Purchase a case (12 botles) of this wine and Elkhorn Peak Cellars will upgrade one of the bottles to the 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir. The 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir has production level of 200 cases. They only make a Reserve with select vintages, the last vintage prior to 2016 was 2012! The grapes in the Reserve come from some of the lowest yielding clones, and is aged in 10% new French oak, so it's a bit more robust. It retails for $50/bottle, but will include one bottle at $36 with with this Angel Bonus Offer.
Tasting Notes:
A delightfully lightweight wine, this will serve nicely as your summer red selection. I'm am constantly amazed by the quality to price ratio of the Elkhorn Peak Cellars wines. Here's another to stock up on.
Lovely pale ruby in color, its translucence indicates its weight and mouthfeel. The aromas of fresh red fruits, wet stone and rose petals are commanding, and the flavors to follow are alluring. The initial sip reveals red raspberries, currants and cranberry with subtle tannins. The acid has a balancing effect as the wine evolves with flavors of cola, green tea, farmyard and a hints of caraway seed. A walk through nature in a glass. I could drink this wine every day!
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Tasting notes by Denise Cody, Cellar Angels' Chief Operating Angel
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Grapes100% Estate grown Pinot Noir
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RegionEstate vineyard in Jamieson Canyon, Napa Valley, CA
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Production400 cases
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Alcohol14.1%
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AgeabilityReady to drink now, or buy a case and see the evolution each year.
Winemaker:
Kent Rasmussen
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Additional Winemaker Notes:
- Aged 12 months French oak
- Dijon, Pommard and domestic clones used
- Grapes from the first ever planted Pinot Noir vineyard in South Napa Valley
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Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pinot Noir from a cool growing region like Jamieson Canyon in the southern part of Napa makes for an easy wine to pair with a wide range of dishes. Try it with duck, lamb, chicken, roasted turkey, salmon, lighter pasta dishes and white veggie pizza. Cheeses like Edam, Gouda, Brie, Gruyere, light Cheddars and Chèvre are excellent pairings. Fruit or nut based desserts are also good selections.
About the Winery
Elkhorn Peak Cellars
While Napa Valley is typically known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, there’s a hidden gem called Elkhorn Peak – the oldest and most developed vineyard in the area – producing exceptional, small batch Pinot Noir.
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