Wente Riva Ranch Pinot Noir

Wente’s Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is named after the family’s Riva Ranch vineyard in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. Arroyo Seco is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavours. The gravelly-loam soils found here, rich with shale and limestone deposits, impart desirable earthy and mineral qualities to the wine. Aged for 11 months in 20% new French oak and 80% neutral oak.

Opens with youthful aromas of ripe Rainier cherries, raspberries, smoked nuts and toasted brioche with a delicate layer of sweet vanilla oak. Supple and round tannins combined with a vibrant acidity balance this wine through the finish. Pairs with lamb stew, Indian samosas and smoked cheddar.