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Steele Pinot Noir 375ml

Steele Pinot Noir 375ml

$17.99

Sourced from one of the best Pinot-growing areas in the USA: the Carneros region of Sonoma County. The Steele Carneros Pinot Noir is made with a minimal intervention approach and aged for nine months in a combination of French and Hungarian Oak barrels.

Steele resides just of Clear Lake in the Lake County District, northwest of Sacramento and just south of the Mendocino National Forest. 

375ml ml

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Region:USA > California > Sonoma County
Vintage:2017
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Eli's Tasting Note (2017 Vintage)

Nose: Upfront its blackberry jam with overripe black plums and strawberries. Roses, Iron  Cinnamon, and Toasted pumpernickel round it off. A follow-through of blood sausage and grilled tomatoes. 

Palate: Like eating blackberry jam with pumpernickel toast. Balanced acidity with light yet chewy tannins. Cooked plums, strawberry crumble, and overripe cherries. Brown butter sage pasta with a side of moss on the finish. 

Finish: Medium length finish, with the overripe black fruit note holding on till the very end.

Comments: If you're a fan old school Cali pinots that are big and bold, you'll love this wine! Would pair wonderfully with a roast pork loin, a warm bowl of chile, or even smoked salmon.

 

Winery Tasting Note (2016 Vintage)

This vineyard, given its coastal influence, produces a wine with bright strawberry and cherry flavors, balanced with hints of  tea and cola. Our approach for Carneros Pinot Noir has always been to produce a classically-styled “pinot-lover’s pinot”, with moderate oak, high-tone fruit flavors, a rich nose, juicy palate and long finish.

Winery Pairing Suggestions

A favorite pairing for this wine is a wild mushroom risotto, or a cheese plate as this Pinot will pair nicely with a wide variety of cheeses. Try with a creamy Blue, a mature Gouda, or a nice Gruyere

From Lake County California, Steele Vineyards and its partner vineyard Shooting Star. Founded by winemaker and consultant Jed Steele, the vineyard is the second most well-known wineries in Lake County. A legend in his own right, Jed Steele has over 50 years of reputable wine experience.

After acquiring his master's degree in enology, Jed worked as the founding winemaker for Kendall Jackson wines. Throughout his eight-year tenure with the company, he oversaw the production of the incredibly successful line of wines that was instrumental to the growth and popularity of Kendall Jackson in North America. However, as the company began to shift more towards a large-scale corporate operation, Jed felt that the core values of ethical winemaking and quality were lost. His time with the company eventually came to end in the early 1990s when a bitter legal battle ensued between Jed and Jess Jackson.

Now having made a name for himself in the wine industry, Jed took this opportunity to consult for other vineyards while simultaneously working on his own line of wines. His first release under Steele Vineyards quickly became a classic lake country staple. Rather than focusing on quantity, he wanted to highlight the quality of the varietals and terroir. In 1991, Jed expanded his portfolio of wines with the introduction of the Shooting Star lineup. These wines upheld the quality of the Steele lineup but were designed to be more experimental and youthful.

Thirty years after it was founded, Steele Vineyards was purchased by the larger Lake Country company, Shannon Family Wines. The company is dedicated to upholding sustainable and ethical practices of viticulture in its vineyards. Shannon Family continues the legacy of Steele and Shooting Star through regular contact and consultation with Jed Steele.

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