The nose shows classic Pinot Noir notes of raspberry and cherry, with lots of earthiness and lovely toasty oak. The mouth explodes with blueberry, Bing cherry, anise and toast. Even more striking is the depth and richness of the mouth-feel, like a rich, thick, red pillow for the mouth. The wine is very fruity, with blackberry characters and a big, rich, tarry and solid balance. The oak is refined and quite opulent in its “warm” characters.
Kent Rasmussen Winery is our flagship label, and Pinot Noir is the wine that has made us famous. With a combination of superior Pinot Noir fruit and Kent's winemaking prowess dating back to 1986, our Pinot Noir has earned its reputation as one of California’s finest.
A single-vineyard Port is an elegant way to finish any meal, and since this particular wine has already been aged 10 years in barrel, it is ready to go. One needn't worry about if suffering from oxidation either, after 10 years of slow exposure in oak, a few months re-corked in your cellar or liquor cabinet will not hurt it. This has more vintage-like power and full black fruit than your average 10 year tawny, and goes very well with cobblers and pies as well as the more traditional match with cheese.
Ramos Pinot's 20-year-old tawny port is made at one of the Douro's oldest vineyards: Quinta do Bom Retiro. It is made from a combination of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tourigo France and Tinto Cão grapes. Delicious as an accompaniment to chocolate or cream-based desserts.