Croix Estate 'Floodgate' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Domaine Rolet Tight-knit structure with a super-polished

Tight-knit structure with a super-polished finish

A blend of 65 per cent merlot

with firmness and length

Very chewy and long already with ripe tannins and plenty of fruit suggesting tobacco and blackcurrant character

lemongrass and fresh herbs

Croix Estate 'Floodgate' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Domaine Rolet Tight-knit structure with a super-polishedA broader and concentrated style, the 2021 vintage is delightfully aromatic featuring wafty scents of Bing cherries, wild picked raspberries, honeysuckle, baking spice, sassafras (sugary and sweet), and a dash of fresh oak. This is wonderful! A dark purple hue leads the way to a full bodied beauty with impressive, balanced flavors of lush cherry reduction sauce, cola, chanterelle mushrooms and earth undertones, silky tannins and a long finish.