Benovia Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017 brand_La Marca The nose is Instantly recognizable

The nose is Instantly recognizable

and red currant aromas are complemented by elegant undertones of bay leaf and cedar

The blend was then assembled and allowed to co-mingle for 30 days prior to bottling

Frapin cognacs are subject to a double-distillation process

while afternoon sun exposure out riper and more robust flavors than are found in vineyards farther north

Benovia Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017 brand_La Marca The nose is Instantly recognizableThis wine shows the power of blending across multiple sites, all vineyard designates of their own (Martaela Estate, Cohn Estate, Tilton Hill Estate and Zio Tony Ranch). Reductive initially, it is demure in earthy forest, nutmeg and sage as more forceful flavors of rose petal, blackberry and blood orange highlight a lightning rod of fresh acidity. Pair its lovely aromas and flavors of dark berries and wood with tea smoked duck over jasmine rice.