Ancien 2023 Carmel Valley Pinot Noir

A balanced and elegant vintage.  Spice, tea, and plum and berry aromas dance atop currants and boysenberry pie.  Soft and approachable on the palate, the wine continues with secondary notes of chocolate and black tea that lead to satisfying elegant finish revealing jasmine.  The finish is mouthwatering and long with presenting umami, soy, and Asian spice.  Planted to the same special cuttings as our block at the Toyon Farm in Carneros, they are a joy to taste side by side, illustrating the profound influence of terroir.