Lioco 2007 Michaud Vineyard Pinot Noir

LIOCO's 2007 Michaud Vineyard Pinot Noir comes from a dynamic vineyard site on a remote, arid hilltop in Monterey County's Chalone appellation. At the high altitude of 1,600 ft, the Michaud Vineyard is perched just at the base of an extinct volcano (Pinnacles National Monument) and its extreme microclimate produces stressed vines and wines of unusual complexity. This Pinot Noir was produced with harmony and balance in mind, and the "hands-off" winemaking approach allowed natural compelling aromas of dried cranberries and sassafras, with flavors of dark bitter chocolate and juicy, fresh raspberries to develop in the finished wine. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar rated the LIOCO 2007 Michaud Vineyard Pinot Noir 93 Points: "Hazy red. Red currant, strawberry and raspberry on the nose. Light in body but potent, offering sweet red berry and bitter orange flavors and an exotic nose of rose pastille. The mineral-driven finish leaves zesty strawberry and floral notes in its wake." Try pairing LIOCO's Pinot with grilled salmon or roasted pork chops with wild herbs. 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 10 months in oak. Enjoy now until 2015.

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• Wine of the Month club
• Gold Medal Wine Club
• Lioco Wines
• Pinot Noir