KARA Pinot Noir

This is a small producer that is buying fruit from the vineyard that Dick Graff planted in the Pinnacles Mountains, Chalone AVA. Katrina Rank is the winemaker and owner. Only 3400 bottles produced, 11 barrels, the wine spends 10 months in old oak and she uses some new staves in the barrels to add some spice. Our Estate Pinot Noir is composed of 100% estate vineyard fruit. An intriguing bouquet of black cherry, blueberry and spice draws you in. The silky palate has focused notes of black licorice, root beer and a hint of nutmeg. A wet stone, minerality neatly ties up all these elements on the lingering finish. All of Kara Wines offerings are sourced from organic and sustainably farmed single vineyards. Aromas: Cranberries, Strawberries, Baking Spices, & Dried Rose Petals. Food Pairing: Mushroom and Burrata Bruschetta, Herb Encrusted Salmon