Whitcraft Winery "Chêne Vineyard" Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2022

CCOF, and Demeter Biodynamic certified, this vineyard is only 4 miles from the ocean, and is farmed by two great winemakers Gina Hildebrand and Mikey Guigini who have their own brands Lady of the Sunshine and Scar of the Sea. It is clones 115 and 667. Big aromas of maraschino cherry, Hawaiian sun fruit punch, clove, and faint juniper accompany that. Flamed orange peel like on an old fashioned. All the dark fruit and citrus almost reminds one of a mai tai. The pallet is silky with a little hole in the middle that will fill up in time, but right now is refreshing given that the aromas are telling the tale of a riper wine than this actually is. Acidity is lively but not overpowering, alcohol is tame, and the tannins are medium +. Hearty and delicious.