🏰 【A "wow" wine with an immediate sense of pedigree and a forever finish for California Pinot, aged in French Oak barrels made from staves dried for 5 years!】 The 2021 vintage in California was superb, with a mostly easy growing season despite some wildfires. This Pinot Noir from the West Sonoma Coast is sourced from the Annapolis Vineyard, farmed by Paul Hobbs. Only 120 cases were produced, matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. It presents a rich and creamy profile with notes of violets, mulberries, chocolate cherries, raspberry coulis, and sweet spices. Full-bodied, plush, and deep, it refocuses and turns mineral at the end, showing superb balance and elegance. Expect aromas of pine, pepper, kirsch, red raspberry liqueur, fresh herbs, and candied roses. 🍴 Excellent with duck, goose, game birds, veal, pork, poultry, and mushrooms. 🥂 Perfect for a special occasion or to honor a significant event, this wine is enjoyable now but will continue to evolve over the next 10-15 years.