This medium garnet colored Monterey Pinot Noir is grown in the heart of the Central Coast near King City. The aromas show ripe crushed raspberry fruit and integrated vanilla notes while the palate leads with ripe and dried black cherry flavors. On the palate the acid levels are balanced with the fruit and oak levels and make for a pleasing stand alone wine and a welcome companion to many fine meals. The finish is silky and balanced with raspberry, plum, cinnamon, toffee and cardamom. This wine pairs well with wild mushroom risotto and shaved Reggiano with or without truffle oil. It's a natural with duck breast, cassoulet or brick oven chicken. And it will pair nicely with a peppercorn encrusted petit filet mignon seared rare and served on a rich demi glaze sauce. Earthy greens work well such as mustard, collard and beet greens as well as kale.