“Cuvée Primavera” Blancs de Pinot Noir 2018

Just the palest tint, an edge of warm pink, like a pearly abalone shell, hints that the source is Pinot Noir. Black grapes made like white wine, going directly to the press with all its freshness. Lifted aromatics of crisp mineral, stone fruits, light floral, rose-scented with chamomile light up the wine. Soft medium-bodied, but bright and crisp, fine textured with movement and a bit of mystery. Oyster-fresh, refreshingly dry, changing as it warms a bit with grapefruit, Meyer lemon, yeasty, bready, Champenois-like character. Free of oak to express its own vitality.

This wine inspires heavy sipping, conversation, and hunger, so we would pair it with good friends, and appetizers of soft cheeses, like fresh goat’s cheese with lemon thyme and olive oil. Oysters, tempura, and sushi love Primavera’s crisp energy. Halibut, veal or pork tenderloin in herbed cream sauces, grilled trout, scallops or calamari, vegetable or cheese soufflés, chard and ricotta tart with cornmeal crust would all be great company for the Juicy Blancs de Pinot Noir.

Appellation: Russian River
Harvest Date: 4 AM August 30, 2018
Barrel Regime: Neutral French Oak
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol 13.7%