Croix Estate 'Floodgate' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 70% whole clusters

70% whole clusters

It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe tannins and a long and juicy finish

The Vin Santo dell'Empolese from the wine-growing region of Tuscany is a dense light yellow

and finish with a tea-like tannin structure

Light yellow color

Croix Estate 'Floodgate' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 70% whole clustersA broader and concentrated style, the 2021 vintage is delightfully aromatic featuring wafty scents of Bing cherries, wild picked raspberries, honeysuckle, baking spice, sassafras (sugary and sweet), and a dash of fresh oak. This is wonderful! A dark purple hue leads the way to a full bodied beauty with impressive, balanced flavors of lush cherry reduction sauce, cola, chanterelle mushrooms and earth undertones, silky tannins and a long finish.