2020 Pinot Hill West

The perfect counterpoint to Pinot Hill East, the West side of the vineyard was harvested a full week earlier yet displays slightly higher elements of fruit maturity, an excellent demonstration of vines lavished with cool, afternoon sunlight. The aroma is heady, brooding, and exotic with notes of mossy bark, juicy pluot, black tea, mint, and Asian spices. The palate is full of fleshy energy, plush and opulent but held together tightly by vivacious, mouth-watering acidity and supple, integrated tannin. Those familiar with previous vintages of Pinot Hill West will instantly recognize the rewarding and slightly hedonistic nature that has become the hallmark of this wine.