2001 | Raptor Ridge | Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir Producer_Domaine Sainte Croix which develops into subtle smoke

which develops into subtle smoke

a red blend of Tempranillo and 4% Graciano

In the heart of the Lake District

this year I'd definitely pick Fonseca

seasoned with (more) dried apples

2001 | Raptor Ridge | Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir Producer_Domaine Sainte Croix which develops into subtle smokeRed Wine: 2001 Raptor Ridge Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir The wine has garnet color. It shows McMinnville ripeness in the suave aromas with dark purple fruitiness of blackberry and Marionberry cobbler as toasty oak influence sits in the background. Those blackberry flavors stream across the palate with dark cherry, leading to plum skin tannin and blueberry acidity for a beautiful mouth feel. Its capped by a dusting of cocoa powder as well as