St. Innocent Pinot noir Winemakers Cuvee 07

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 Points

"By a very thin hair, my personal favorite in this impressive lineup is the 2007 Winemaker’s Cuvee, a selection of the finest barrels in the cellar. Deep crimson-colored, it has a fragrant, alluring nose of smoke, spice box, incense, floral notes, and red fruits. Dense, sweet, layered, and complex, this rich effort will evolve for several years and drink well through 2022 making it one of the potentially longest-lived Pinot Noirs of the vintage.

Mark Vlossak, ensconced in his new winery, seems to be taking St. Innocent to new heights even in the challenging 2007 vintage." - Jay Miller, Wine Advocate

The 2007 Pinot noir, Winemaker's Cuvée has an alluring nose of wild flowers, dark cherries, black raspberries, morels and a chocolate shake. In the mouth it bursts with layers of sweet berries, pie spices, white pepper, and apple pie crust. Full with sweet tannins framing lush fruit and an underlying sweet acidity, it leaves your mouth watering for another taste. Its long finish continues with berry fruits, cedar box, and ground spices.

Match with your favorite comfort foods, from meat loaf to your favorite winter stew. Exceptionally well balanced, this wine can be enjoyed in its youth or aged for up to eight years. Mark Vlossak, winemaker