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Sunday, February 17, 2019

2014 Varner Pinot Noir Spring Ridge Vineyard Three Blocks (Santa Cruz Mtns)

Double decanted and aerated for an hour or so prior to dinner. Minimal sediment. 

Sourced from Picnic Block, Upper Picnic Block and Hidden Block. Demonstrates masterful blending to achieve delicious results.

Velvet red cherry fruit, subtle tartness, savory sottobosco. Nose continues to open up throughout the evening... an irresistible melange of mildly piquant spice, tobacco and violets.

Accompanied by pork shoulder marinated in Achiote paste, oranges and spices. Slow cooked in the oven, garnished with pickled onions and served with rice. 

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