From the Official Website:

Our Eulenloch Vineyard is located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley and is predominantly comprised of clay soils which retain water but are remarkably shallow. When combined with the cool coastal breeze, these characteristics provide us with ripe fruit that is complex and nuanced. Our Eulenloch Pinot Noir offers structure, suppleness, length, and depth.

We harvested in the early morning hours so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool, preserving fresh-from-the-vineyard flavors. After destemming the berries, we cold-soaked the intact fruit for up to two
weeks to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction. Fermentation occurred in a combination of closed and open-top stainless steel tanks. We used both punch-downs and pump-overs to extract color and tannins, and also to control temperatures and maximize flavors. We barreled only the free-run juice, then aged the wine in 100% French oak (60% new) for nine months. After the first racking, malolactic fermentation was complete and we racked for a second time before making the final blend.

Tasting Notes

Beautifully deep garnet in color. The nose presents aromas of rich dark cocoa nibs, dark stone fruits and luscious vanilla with an intriguing hint of baking spice. Rich and opulent, the palate offers bold dark fruits, such as tart cherry and ripe Mirabelle plum balanced with a whisper of white pepper and cacao. Bold and well balanced with a bright acidity and rich velvety tannins, don’t pass up this beautiful Carneros Pinot!