St. Innocent Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir

Model: R17518SWM0

Booth No: I428

Characteristic

The de-stemmed grapes were fermented in 4-8 ton stainless steel and Burgundy oak fermenters with no SO2 allowing the fermentation to proceed naturally. After gently pressing and settling the wine aged in French oak barrels, 20% which were new, for 16 months before bottling by gravity without fining. Dark ruby red color. Deep perfumed aromas of dried red fruit, concentrated tomato paste, turmeric and red peppercorns are beguiling and draw you in. The mouth begins with fresh dark red fruit that quickly crescendos radiating black and blue berries, sweet tar, and spices throughout your palate. Lovely textural richness coats your palate (the “umami”) leaving denser tannins and beautifully balanced acidity. This wine begs for rich flavors like wild boar stew with forest mushrooms or roast leg of lamb with fresh herbs and white beans finished with a mirepoix. As hard to resist as it is now, this vintage of Momtazi will reward your patience.