A well-balanced and medium-bodied Pinot Noir with ripe fruit flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and strawberry highlighted with notes of spice, black tea, cocoa and hints of oaky vanilla. Supple and unobtrusive tannins add complexity.
James MacPhail is a master of big, rich Pinot Noir and this beauty from MacPhail Family Wines is no exception. Ripe and round flavors of cherry, raspberry, red berries are complimented with hints of oak, spice and minerality with just a touch of fruit sweetness. I shared this wine with a friend who said “I just don’t get Pinots”…he does now!
Rich flavors of dark cherry, red berries, raspberries, with hints of spice, minerality and plum. Rustic notes from the 777 Pinot Noir clone used in the blend make for a complex yet approachable Pinot.
A bit heavier than other MacPhail Wines offerings with rich and complex flavors of cherry, raspberry, plum, dark spice with hints of cola and oaky smoke. Supple tannins add and integrated backbone.
On our recent trip to northern Sonoma we were graciously hosted by VML Winery . We arrived on a sunny 65 degree Saturday to a winery boasting beautiful gardens, decks that begged you to take a seat and enjoy a glass of wine, live music in the tasting room and barbeque. This Texas girl was already happy. I understand that there is barbeque and live music every Saturday creating a relaxed almost party atmosphere. Continue reading »
