Alterra
Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
The Alterra label is produced under the umbrella of the Alder Fels estate (though it may be owned by the Adams Wine Group). While the estate resides in Sonoma, the Alterra label (and several others) resides in Santa Rosa. That's about all I could find on the producer. So, Pinot Noir, that fickle little grape, chiefly known from Burgundy - it has found a permanent home on the west coast of the US. One of my favorite varietals! ~$14 | #pinotnoir #arroyoseco
On the eyes: Bright, rusty red, orange rim, light stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Chalky cherry rose, and vanilla and spice. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: med tannin, med acid, med alcohol, med body, juicy. Jammy strawberry-cherry ending in a warm clove and baking spices mineralty.
The Alterra label is produced under the umbrella of the Alder Fels estate (though it may be owned by the Adams Wine Group). While the estate resides in Sonoma, the Alterra label (and several others) resides in Santa Rosa. That's about all I could find on the producer. So, Pinot Noir, that fickle little grape, chiefly known from Burgundy - it has found a permanent home on the west coast of the US. One of my favorite varietals! ~$14 | #pinotnoir #arroyoseco
On the eyes: Bright, rusty red, orange rim, light stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Chalky cherry rose, and vanilla and spice. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: med tannin, med acid, med alcohol, med body, juicy. Jammy strawberry-cherry ending in a warm clove and baking spices mineralty.