The fruit and minerality merge with the oak showcasing the purity of the terroir
Herbal overtones join black cherries on the nose
Rich hints of smoked almond
The old River Stones has seen its name simplified to 2019 Adrianna Vineyard River
2022 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Montevideo The fruit and minerality mergeMoving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of sites (mostly Fiddlestix, radian, and Sanford & Benedict) and saw 15 months in neutral oak. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a complex, medium bodied 2022 that has some gamey, iodine like character in its savory red fruits, leafy herb, bay leaf, and forest, earthy nuances. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying, lively, upfront