revealing hints of jasmine and mango through the creamy finish
as well as a touch evoking bakery and sweet spices
The aromatic spectrum also includes notes of rose petal
densely interwoven
The sleeker and finer middle weight flavors that are at once suave and succulent before culminating in a lingering and solid complex finish that tightens up on the youthfully austere finale
Croix Estate 'Floodgate' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Villa di Geggiano revealing hints of jasmine andA broader and concentrated style, the 2021 vintage is delightfully aromatic featuring wafty scents of Bing cherries, wild picked raspberries, honeysuckle, baking spice, sassafras (sugary and sweet), and a dash of fresh oak. This is wonderful! A dark purple hue leads the way to a full bodied beauty with impressive, balanced flavors of lush cherry reduction sauce, cola, chanterelle mushrooms and earth undertones, silky tannins and a long finish.