Notes from the Winemaker:
Meiomi (May-OH-mee), meaning "coast" in the language of the native Wappo tribe, symbolizes the origin of this Pinot Noir. Each of the vineyards chosen for this wine are found throughout the diverse sub-climates of the Sonoma Coast. Grapes grown in the cooler, maritime-influenced areas create wines with delicate cherry notes and slightly higher acidity. From the southern coastal hills, the fruit notes are darker and earthier. The inland valleys make full-bodied, fruit-driven wines with sweet tannins and excellent balance. Meiomi integrates these distinctive characteristics into a layered blend of flavors that enhance and build on each other.
What Does It Taste Like?
Bright crimson color. Complex brown spices and a slight smokiness are sweetened by ripe dark fruit that enlivens the aroma and palate. The beautifully balanced texture and soft, supple tannins lead on to a soft finish.
Ratings & Reviews
Wine Spectator Magazine:"Offers a complex mix of dried berry, cranberry, anise and fresh earth. This is full-bodied, elegant and refined, with earth and fruit on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 17,500 cases made." –JL (9/30/2010)
