2013-2016 Clouds Rest "Femme Fatale" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Vertical

“Pale to medium ruby in color, the 2013 Estate Pinot Noir Femme Fatale leads with some fragrant stemmy notes, followed by a core of warm cranberries, kirsch and underbrush plus a waft of faded roses. The elegant, fresh, medium-bodied palate gives wonderful intensity, with the apparent stems inclusion (I’ve no technical notes on this wine) marrying beautifully with the red berry preserves at this stage, framed by chewy tannins and finishing with an herbal lift. (LPB)” (04/2017)

“Cherry with fresh herb and sweet black tea aromas follow through to a full body, layered and rich palate with plenty of fruit and fresh acidity at the same time. Drink or hold.” (02/2017)

“The 2014 Estate Pinot Noir Femme Fatale is pale ruby-purple with a nose of stewed tea, tobacco and tree bark over a core of warm cherries and cranberry sauce plus a waft of bay leaves. The medium to full-bodied mouth has fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone to support, finishing with understated earthiness. (LPB)” (04/2018)

“Stemmy herb and earth meet a fleshy midpalate of tight-grained tannin and oak in this moderately structured wine, made from estate-grown grapes. (VB)” (08/2018)

“The 2015 Estate Pinot Noir Femme Fatale is pale to medium ruby-purple with intense notes of cranberry sauce, kirsch and raspberry preserves plus hints of potpourri, cinnamon stick and peppercorns. Medium to full-bodied with great intensity and a firm frame of ripe, grainy tannins, it finishes with a refreshing lift. (LPB) 90+” (04/2018)