2021 Kerr Silver Eagle Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast blend

2021 Kerr Silver Eagle Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast blendTasting notes: The 2021 Silver Eagle Pinot Noir opens with a gorgeous, dense nose, displaying an elegant balance of sweet and savory notes. It displays a gorgeous core of black cherry and brambly blackberry, with notes of black tea, forest floor, carob, baking spices, and sweet lilac. The weight and complexity translate effortlessly to the palate, with cherry, blackberry, vanilla bean, and a hint of baking spices. Silky and velvety, the fine tannins

with a relatively open-knit core of boysenberry and black cherry compote backed by friendly singed vanilla and licorice notes

driving a long

long and delicious

and mocha complemented with herbaceous tones of fennel and thyme

I can’t imagine it not evolving for 25+ years if well stored

and baking spice combine with a luxurious and chewy texture that over-delivers

and sappy green flowers

with fine balance

vibrant acidity

Acidity and a bit of saltiness balance each other nicely and provide balance and length

mineral-driven profile

Hyde Vineyard is truly one of California’s grand cru Chardonnay vineyards and a site that parallels the quality and prestige of our single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon portfolio