Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016 Size:750ml January was cooler and wetter

January was cooler and wetter than average and then February onwards was very warm and dry

Opens in the glass with generosity and depth

Toasted hazelnuts and Asian pear on the nose

The palate has lovely concentration

The corn and rye are grown locally in Honeoye Falls by partner Farms

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016 Size:750ml January was cooler and wetterFrom cool, coastal sites, this wine impresses in full bodied layers of lavender, smoke and forest floor, the fruit distinctly plum. Generous tannic structure gives it strength and power that's countered by bright, integrated acidity. Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged in predominantly French oak, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character.