The 2017 Mariah is our sixth Pinot Noir made from this vineyard and our fruit comes from the same blocks of 667 and Pommard clones. The color of 2017 Mariah is a cross between a deep salmon and a pale garnet. The transparency of the wine is deceiving, as the nose of this mountain-top Pinot Noir exhibits intense red fruits, dried sage, and warm spice. Bing cherry is layered with sarsaparilla, clove, and delicate vanilla crème. On the palate, the delicate body is balanced with fine-grained tannins, and flavors of cherry, clove, and vanilla linger through a surprising and pleasing lengthy finish.
Reviews:
93 points, Wine Enthusiast (Oct. 2021): This wine has an earthy, rustic charm from its rather light, tawny-garnet color to aromas of turned earth and leather to grilled plum and cigar-box flavors. It's fascinating to taste and certainly stands out from the many current rich Pinots.
