The 2012 Adastra Vineyard Pinot Noir is pure and fresh, with aromas of bing cherry, strawberry, black tea, pomegranate, earth, and sweet spice. Very soft on the palate, with lots of delicious red fruit flavors cascading through the wine. (Best 2016 - 2026)
90 points, International Wine Report
Double Gold Winner, Amarican Fine Wine Competition
This vineyard is the highest in the area, situated at 750 feet elevation on the southern flank of the mountain range straddling both LosCarneros and Sonoma Coast appellations. It is exposed to cold and foggy air that arrives through the Petaluma Gap and from San Pablo Bay. Planted in 1998 by Nancy and Tony Lilly and their partner, Steve MacRostie in decomposed volcanic basalt to clones 115, 777 and Pommard. 25% whole cluster. Yield 2.6 tons per acre. Native yeast fermentation, extended postfermentation maceration. Aged 21 months in 100% French oak barrels, 57% new.• Lovely perfume ofwild berries and macerated cherries with just a hint of oak. Silky smooth on the palate with a mid weight array of dark raspberry, pomegranate and cherry flavors framed by refined tannins. There is modest oak seasoning and a healthy tannic backbone that predicts age ability.
92 points, PinotFile
