This is the base Pinot from Landmark. It sources grapes from Monterey, Santa Barbara and Sonoma Counties. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then spends 10 months in 25% new French oak. Stylistically it is middle of the road with more elegance but still lots of sunshine. Cherry red in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with a bit of smoke and cherries at first but lightens with air to show some pretty strawberries. Medium bodied. On the palate, the strawberries come thru. Nice acidity. Turning more to tart black cherries on the finish. There is some depth. This is drinking well right now on its own. It has a nice Pinot varietal typicity. Drink over the next few years. Drinks easily on its own and will work with most foods. Chicken off the grill will be great this summer.
