95 pts - The SOMM Journal
100% Pinot Noir
2019 Two Birds reveals aromas of sun-drenched strawberries, ripe raspberries, and crushed red currents with an ever so slight dust of brown baking spices. The presence of oak is faint, but unmistakably present. It’s a finesse driven wine that is medium-bodied and bright with a long, vibrant finish. It displays the cool, breezy coastal influences of California's Monterey Bay.
The palate is where the real fun begins. The once ripe raspberry nose is now transformed into candied cherries, red fruit leather, and strawberry filling. The delicate acidity and supple tannins offer a cleansing feeling that sets you up for the next sip. To elegantly gift wrap such voluptuous fruit with such precision is a feat among itself. 504 Cases Produced
Drink now through 2029
95 pts - SOMM Journal
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Barrel Aged: 9 months
Harvested: Late September to Mid October
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Soil Type: Arroyo Seco Sandy Loam & Decomposed Granite
Elevation: 400-1000ft
Exposure: North/South row direction with eastern-facing morning exposures
Climate: cool, foggy mornings & persistent afternoon winds
Clone: 777, 677, Pommard, 115
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%