Estancia Pinot Noir Sauternes

Estancia Pinot Noir SauternesEstancia relies on the benefits of boutique style winemaking techniques including whole berry fermentation, gentle punch downs and basket pressing for their estate grown Pinot Noir. The Monterey based winery uses only native yeasts to increase aromatics and gentle gravity flow systems to minimize aggressive tannins and bitterness. This hand crafted approach results in Pinot Noir with soft, luscious aromas and flavor and rich, deep color. Notes of dark

The Japanese concept of “Shinobu” meaning endurance

Jumping ahead to 1958 when Georges Brunet purchased the estate

lies a tiny cluster of lemongrass fields that have become a source of local pride

and may have the lowest carbon footprint of liqueurs today

They use the traditional trinity of absinthe ingredients along with a proprietary blend of additional herbs and spices to create Sirne's richness and complexity

and brown sugar with notes of oak and cinnamon

olives and cinnamon

while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from sur lie barrel aging

versatile liqueur

It's made from 100% estate-grown grapes and has a silky texture that's perfect for pairing with poultry or duck confit

Finish: Warm and lingering with an interesting spicy finish

and bottled at 80 Proof (40% ABV) in a wide bottle that looks nice on the shelf