2018 Kistler Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley sparkling This previously meant picking four

This previously meant picking four to five days after Grenouilles and Les Clos

All ends on a note of Asian pear

I like years in Napa that have a little fault in them - too much perfection with the natural generosity of Napa can make for an overly powerful wine

pointing out that they worked hard to restrict the yield of Pinot Noir to achieve riper grapes

to pretty dried violet and rose petal

2018 Kistler Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley sparkling This previously meant picking fourThe 2018 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge Vineyard is a darker, more black and blue fruited release that has more fruit and opulence, yet still plays in the fresh, elegant, cooler climate style favored at this estate. Plenty of leafy herbs, forest floor, and mineral notes emerge with time in the glass, and it's medium to full bodied and offers bright yet integrated acidity, flawless balance, and a great finish. It's another beautiful wine in the lineup. Jeb