2020 Charles Smith 'Golden West' Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, USA (750ml) Willamette it bursts with zesty flavor

it bursts with zesty flavor in the mouth

launched approximately three years after the Gold bottle

With 3% whole cluster during ferments

with subtle hints of white flowers

from which Seestedt also essayed vineyard designates in this vintage - the Ransom 2012 Pinot Noir Jigsaw was bottled already last July

2020 Charles Smith 'Golden West' Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, USA (750ml) Willamette it bursts with zesty flavorWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Mineral notes dominate at first, followed by subtlety, refinement and purity. Black cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, hibiscus, and wet soil flatter the senses until we take a sip and then there is an overdrive of complexity. Crushed rose petals, tarragon, turmeric, spice box, worn leather and crushed rock. TASTING NOTES: Aromas of fresh strawberries, crushed herbs and violets. Medium bodied with nice freshness and transparency. Silky