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Steele Reds
STEELE PINOT NOIR
PARMELEE-HILL VINEYARD
SONOMA COUNTY
Steve Hill has farmed in Carneros and the Sonoma Valley
for over 20 years. For this period he has been the Vineyard
Manager at the renowned Durell Vineyard in Carneros. Steve
still holds this position but has started his own Parmelee-Hill
Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, adjacent to Carneros. We source
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes from this vineyard,
all of which are used in our Single Vineyard varietal bottlings.
The nose on the Parmelee-Hill Pinot Noir is rich with
butter, strawberries ripe on the vine, and just a hint
of earth. This wine fills the entire palate with velvety
soft tannins, sweet berries, and just a touch of cranberry.
The finish is of medium length and very satisfying. We
highly recommend this wine with turkey dinner, grilled
salmon, and milder cheeses. An excellent choice with any
Holiday meal whether you prefer turkey and trimmings, ham,
or goose.
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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