2008 Benovia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Vineyard: Benovia Vineyard
Price: $45.00
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Varietal: Pinot Noir
Style: Red
Region: United States
Other Vintages: 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005
Drink By 2030
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  • Background
    This wine has been a favorite with our customers every year. The 2007 vintage was sensational and the 2008 follows right on its heels. It comes from several vineyards including the Martaella vineyard at the winery and the Petersen vineyard south of Sebastopol. The fruit is picked very early in the morning and rigorously hand sorted prior to destemming, after which it is sorted again prior to fermentation. Only beautiful berries go into this wine. Intense aromas of dark plum, black cherry and East Indian spices introduce this powerful and intense Pinot Noir. On the palate the wine's juicy mouthfeel is supported by centered acidity building through the mid-palate to the fine grain tannins on the finish. This wine bears Mike Sullivan's trademark of impeccable balance with precision and opulence. Buy it by the case for years of delicious indulgence.
  • Description
    Intense aromas of dark plum, black cherry and East Indian spices introduce this powerful and intense Pinot Noir. On the palate the wine’s juicy mouthfeel is supported by centered acidity building with fruit through the mid-palate to the fine grain tannins on the finish. Beautifully balanced, this intriguing Pinot Noir offers both precision and opulence.