Donnachadh Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2019 Loire cremant youthful mousse

youthful mousse

Although closed at present and less prodigious than I predicted two years ago it reveals an opaque purple color plenty of sweet fruitcake black currant kirsch forest floor and earthy characteristics a full-bodied mouthfeel sweet tannins and a long finish

brooding feel

redcurrant jelly

and a subtle hint of hazelnut

Donnachadh Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2019 Loire cremant youthful mousse2019 was a great year for Pinot Noir in the Santa Rita Hills, giving us a long, cool growing season, with no weather related curveballs. The resulting wine is focused and concentrated, with classic Donnachadh flavors of tart black cherries and raspberries, with red berries, dried herbs and Earl Grey on the nose.