Stylistically this wine falls closer to an Alsatian Gewürztraminer than it does to most domestic versions of Gewurztraminer. You will recognize it as Gewürztraminer in an instant when you get the classic honeysuckle, and bold fruit spices that burst from the glass.
The 2009 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir strikes a perfect balance between the earthy and fruity elements exhibited by Pinot Noir grape. The color is light ruby and the first aromas out of the glass are cedar and mixed spices with a loamy character that evokes dried leaves.
The 2009 Perli Pinot Noir is a wine that is firmly on the earthy and spicy end of the Pinot spectrum. Leather, and mushroom envelop the bright cranberry and cherry notes to present a lively wine on the palate.
