Pinot Noir Introduction by WALT ~ Six Bottle Set of Savoy and La Brisa

2012 WALT "La Brisa" Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Lush raspberry aromas mingle with fig, violet, and cinnamon spice. Flavors of cherry coulis and dark spice meld into a broad, full palate that finishes with a clean mineral acidity.
90 points - Wine Spectator "A seamless effort, with a smooth, silky texture and pure, ripe dark berry fruit that's focused, persistent and graceful. A pleasure to drink. Drink now through 2022. 2,590 cases made." - Jim Laube
91 points - Pinot Report "Medium ruby color; bright, ripe, spicy aromas with some cherry notes; rich, ripe, lush cherry flavors with spice and cola notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, bright Pinot that's drinking great now." - Greg Walter

2012 WALT "Savoy" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir - Members Only

Slightly more refined than our other Anderson Valley offerings, this wine is layered and nuanced with aromas of boysenberry, leather, and forest floor. Black cherry, oak spice, and bergamot combine with unctuous texture and a dense ultra-lengthy finish.
92 points - Wine Spectator "Features a solid core of rich, smoky dark berry, raspberry, mocha, wild berry and fresh-cut flowers. This is well-focused, long, deep and persistent on the finish. Drink now through 2022." - Jim Laube
94 Points - Pinot Report - "Medium-deep ruby color; deep, complex cherry aromas with herbal and oak notes; complex, rich earthy cherry flavors with oak and herbal notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Complex, silky Pinot with great layered flavors." - Greg Walter