Croix ‘Floodgate’ Pinot Noir Middle Reach Russian River Valley 2021 750ml

This is a classic, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Fans of full-bodied, concentrated styles will absolutely love what this wine has to offer. Spicey aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, and anise mingle with dark cherry perfume, cola, sweet smoked tobacco leaf, and toasted vanillin. Compact, extracted, and viscous on the palate, the wine has substantial power and glide featuring dark black cherry, savory caramel, black plum pie, supported with balanced acidity to lift the wine into a harmonious balance of rich and racy. Look for this delicious Pinot to put on more mid-palate weight over the next three years. This is our second vintage under the caption of “Floodgate” and takes the place of our former blended designate AVA bottling, Narrow Gauge Pinot Noir.

THE VINEYARDS | Starscape Vineyard, Middle Reach | Bacigalpi Vineyard, Middle Reach | Eastside Vineyard, Middle Reach | Bucher Vineyard, Middle Reach | 5 Wells Vineyard, Sebastopol Hills | A Dash of Cinghiale Vineyard, Fort-Ross Seaview and A Splash of Platt Vineyard Summit 19, West Sonoma Coas