The vines here are from southeast facing slopes in a section of Les Lys known as “Clos du Roi” (effectively a monopole of the Defaix estate)
try it with lobster risotto or a truffled mushroom tart to highlight its refined structure and layered complexity
mushroom and leather on the palette
red apples and ripe fruit
terroir-expressive Champagne that highlights finesse over fruitiness
Arnot-Roberts 'Peter Martin Ray Vineyard' Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, 2023 don q The vines here are fromThis wine is 100% Pinot Noir from a high altitude vineyard in California. Highly exposed, and in nutrient poor soils, this wine is concentrated with all the classic flavors of Pinot Noir, delicate wild cherry, leather, raspberry, earth, and a touch of floral notes. This wine will reward ageing and can be paired with lean cuts of beef, rich stews, grilled poultry, and fatty fish.