The stunning purple-magenta color was the first thing to grab my attention. The wine looks young for a six-year Pinot Noir, with no visual signs of aging in the glass. It’s dusty and brambly on the nose and black fruit on the palate. I was surprised to read that the wine aged for almost one year on 50% new oak (a big investment for a small producer), and shows fully integrated and soft tannins. This is no surprise as Bill Sanchez (and his wife Sandy) hand-hold their wines through the entire ferment and aging process.
This is an excellent wine and I’d love to have it with roast pork or turkey during the holidays. It would also hold its own with brisket or BBQ any day. I’d really like to experience this wine with any of Sandy’s home-made Italian dishes (I requested an open invite 😉 You can get more info on the Bill and the winery by reading the interview here.