Apex Vineyard 2019 1.5L Magnum

Apex Vineyard Pinot Noir has been a consistent Single Vineyard selection in the Primera Tolosa
allocation since 2015, and we are always anticipating each vintage. We tailored the harvest
dates for this vineyard site based on the ripeness of each block. The grapes are picked in small
bins and transported to the winery at dawn to guarantee pristine condition of the fruit. The grapes
are sorted by the optical sorting machine before a cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to
preserve the freshness. The wine spends 9 months aging in French oak barrels. Typical of its
region, this wine paints itself darker, lending more robust flavors of juicy fruit upfront and a bright
acidity on the finish.

On the nose: Savory nose mixing roasted sesame seeds, crushed rocks, and beef au jus with
fruity aromas of pomegranate and wild strawberry.

On the palate: Same fruits carrying into the mouth, with raspberry and raspberry seeds flavors,
nice acidity, and evolution on smoky/ashy notes, with rhubarb coming in the
finish.