Maison L'Envoye Two Messengers Pinot Noir 2022

"Classic Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir. It is a deeply colored, fruit forward Pinot with a nose of spiced cranberry, strawberry and hibiscus. The abundance of fruit continues on the palate showing plum, dark cherry, and cranberry with nuances of anise, tea and clove. It is a powerful Pinot at a great price point." —winemaker

"Dopp Creek represents the broadest combined expression of our Estate, and embodies our most approachable and versatile wine. The 2022 Dopp Creek opens with pretty aromas of rich red fruit and savory herbs, which carry through on the palate. The wine is clean, balanced, and well-structured with a core of bright fruit and a round, supple mouthfeel. It finishes with a hint of pomegranate, rosemary, and warm spice." —winemaker

"With dark berry aromas, subtle earthiness and spice, balanced tannins, round texture, and a lingering finish, this Pinot Noir is the result of sustainable farming and artisanal winemaking." —winemaker

"A mosaic of Pinot Noir from their estate, this wines a classic representation of the Dundee Hills, showcasing our site’s bright, pure fruit." —winemaker

"This lush and graceful cool-climate Pinot Noir draws you in with enticing aromas of blackberry, bramble, currant, cedar, and earthy forest floor, as well as oak-inspired hints of baking spices. On the palate, alluring red berry flavors are framed by soft, supple tannins, with bright acidity adding freshness to the long, vibrant finish." —winemaker

"At this early stage the aromatics show a generous number of dark fruits like cherry, black plum and pomegranate concentrate, with a buried treasure chest of spices circling your senses. Then, it’s the palate that belies the true depth of this rich Pinot Noir. A delightful gallimaufry of Luxor cherries, red cranberry compote, strawberry leather, black currant, mission fig, and prickly pear jam is layered into spiced Sichuan peppercorn, petrichor, and Christmas spice. This wine has a most generous middle "sweetness," and depth that pipes into a long, rich, sanded tannin finish." —winemaker

"Vivid red ruby in the glass, this wine opens with aromas of red fruit, cherry, blackberry and hints of earthiness, delicate toast and vanilla spice. The palate is rich, with refined silky tannins, medium acidity and flavors of cherry, red plums, raspberry and subtle notes of allspice on a long elegant finish." —winemaker

"Aromas and flavors of black cherry, red plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, vanilla, milk chocolate, sassafras, nutmeg, baking spices, black tea, sandalwood, and forest floor." —winemaker

"La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers aromas of raspberry, cranberry, black licorice, and exotic tea notes. On the palate, red cherry, plum, and boysenberry, subtle hints of espresso and cocoa nib underpin notes of spice and toast. Firm yet integrated tannins and bright acidity drives a long finish." —winemaker

"The 2021 cuvée has the cranberry-like more tart fruit flavors that they always hope for in the Santa Cruz Mountains differentiating it from the more strawberry cola flavors of the North Coast and darker more blueberry flavors found further south. This is a maritime wine with acidity, lean, but not thin. There is just a touch of sweet richness from the 7% new oak." —winemaker