I loved the 2016 Pinot Noir Mardikian Estate Vineyard, and it comes from a vineyard on the Sonoma Coast and is a mix of clones, was destemmed, and spent 11 months in 38% new French oak. Beautiful sweet red fruits, passion fruit, Christmas spice, and orange rind notes all flow to a medium-bodied, vibrant Pinot Noir that has integrated acidity, fine tannins, and outstanding length. It’s going to benefit from a year or two in bottle and keep for upwards of a decade.

Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Mardikian Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir displays earth-inspired notions of truffles, damp soil and forest floor with a core of black cherries, cinnamon, cloves and pomegranate plus a waft of potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and quite spicy in the mouth, it has a solid frame of velvety tannins and seamless freshness with a very long finish of exotic spice. 395 cases were made. - LPB

This estate-grown wine is made in small amounts and is bursting with complexity. Tightly structured, it's peppery, intense and tannic, with concentrated fruit flavors of pomegranate and cassis. A lingering note of black tea marks the finish. Enjoy from 2021–2026. VIRGINIE BOONE