St. Rose Winery 2014 Pinot Noir – A Small Winery With A Big Wine
Went to the cellar to find a wine to take to dinner at a friend’s house. Found a gem from about four years ago! St Rose Vineyards and Winery is unique in many ways, from being the smallest bonded winery in Sonoma Valley to having two of the more talented & personable owners. Yet being as small as they are, they received 93 points from Wine Enthusiast for their 2014 Pinot Noir. Most of their grapes are sold to wineries with the designated Nunes Vineyard being noted. For a complete story on Fred & Wendy Nunes and their meandering journey into the wine business see a previously published story at: https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2016/03/17/st-rose-winery/
This 2014 Ten Block Pinot Noir on the eyes is a deep violet and medium heavy viscosity. On the nose, violets, Rose petals red berries, strawberries and cherry. On the palate, vanilla, nutmeg, strawberry abound with baking spices and a tinge of French oak. The finish is excellent producing a smooth, textual and long lasting experience. Only 51 cases produced! Last night paired with a pork loin roast with fresh garden salad and mashed potatoes. With only a bottle remaining in the cellar, I will be ordering more as this is an elegantly refined, complex and quintessential Pinot Noir.
Slainte,
Michael
https://californiawinesandwineries.com
https://www.nunesvineyard.com/saintrosewinery/
California Wines & Wineries 