Wrath Pinot Noir Tondré Grapefield

Lots or "pinot funk" on the nose with mushrooms and forest floor aromas. On the palate it has boysenberry, cardamom, and black pepper. Tannins are subdued. Silky, full mouthfeel. Medium finish.

very earthy, viscous, huge nose. A bit tart on the back end.

Huge earthy, umami flavors. Roasted mushrooms, forest floor, red and black berries and black cherries. huge wine and will last at least a 5 more years.

From the winery's tasting sheet: "First planted in 1997, this graveled site grows Pinot Noir for some of the state's preeminent producers. Of all of our 2009 Pinots, this is perhaps the most extroverted. It is dark, exotic, and ripe with measures of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. The palate is dense, creamy and lush with a broad swath of minerals. This bold, ripe memorable Pinot Noir shows beautifully now and should continue to improve for years to come."

Santa Lucia Highlands Tasting: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Country (Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Walnut Creek, California) : Dark ruby color; baked cherry, baked red fruit nose; baked cherry, baked red fruit, cinnamon palate; medium finish