The 2017 growing season started cool and slow compared to previous vintages, but a hot, dry summer helped the vines mature for a mid-October pick. The Pinot Noir Estate pulls from almost all the Pinot noir blocks on the estate. various volcanic and sedimentary soils; you will notice expressions of high toned red fruit, a rich, textured mid-palate, black and bing cherry, deep black fruit qualities, and earthy aromatics.