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Steele Reds
STEELE PINOT NOIR
CARNEROS
This wine is a blend made from the Durell and Sangiacomo
Vineyards, both situated in the cool Carneros region of
Sonoma County adjacent to the San Francisco/San Pablo Bay.
In this region, the masking fog and cool breezes throughout
most of the growing season allow for the hang time needed
to develop the flavors of the Pinot Noir grapes. These
grapes saw maximum hang time and the wine exhibits classic
Pinot Noir weight and body. Enjoy the Steele Carneros Pinot
Noir now at release or lay it down for a few years to add
a little bottle age. It’s a treat whenever you chose
to drink it.
Our style for Steele Carneros Pinot Noir has always been
one of moderate oak, high-tone fruit flavors and
aromas of black cherry, with a rich nose, juicy palate
and long finish. After fermentation the wine was aged for
nine months in a combination of French, Oregon and Hungarian
oak barrels. Because of the popularity of this wine,
we bottle it in both 750 and 375 ml bottles.
Our Carneros Pinot Noir is a flavorful, layered, versatile
wine with universal appeal. This has been confirmed
by its inclusion in the Wine Spectator’s “Top
100 Wines of the Year” in several vintages. The
wine shows strawberry and cherry preserves in the nose
and on the palate along with well-integrated hints of oak,
vanilla, and cassis. It has silky tannins and a pleasant
medium-length finish with flavors of tobacco and plum. Traditional
food pairings work well with this wine including lamb,
grilled pork loin, bacon wrapped scallops, salmon and tuna. Or
enjoy a bottle with appetizers or cheese.
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