Charles Krug Pinot Noir

This elegant, medium-bodied wine features an attractive bouquet of cola, dried cherries and cranberries, and toasted brown sugar. Flavors of baked cherries, tobacco leaf follow with bright hints of cola on the lingering finish. 90 Points James Suckling (2017 Vintage). Peter Mondavi Sr., was among the very first vintners to plant Burgundian varietals in Carneros, a relatively cool region at the Southernmost end of Napa Valley. With its rolling hills, prolific fog and gusty winds, Carneros is known for producing grapes with bright fruit flavors and bracing acidity. The cool climate, early ripening Pinot Noir grapes are always our first red variety into the winery each harvest. The pristine fruit is handpicked at night and delivered to the winery in the early hours of the morning. The resulting wine is aged in French Burgundy oak barrels for 8 months before bottling. Varietal Makeup: 100% Pinot Noir Aging: 8 months in French Oak Barrels, 35% New Vintage information: The 2018 vintage featured near perfect growing conditions from start to finish. Abundant February rain gave way to a slightly late bud break, but from there on the vines and grape clusters enjoyed copious amounts of ripening sunshine tempered by cool maritime influences at night. Temperatures remained even and steady throughout the Summer and well into Fall, devoid of any major heat spikes. This all made for a leisurely unhurried harvest that extended well into November for the reds. This extended hang-time on the vine led to fruit with great concentration of flavor and natural acidity. Learn more at www.charleskrug.com or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/CharlesKrugWinery