even though the musts here averaged a relatively high 89 degrees Oechsle

vinified and matured in stainless steel

Light and fresh

This firmly structured effort will require at least a decade to reach its peak

A notably ripe and densely fruited nose flashes notes of both red and black cherry liqueurlike aromas that display additional breadth in the form of plum and spice nuances

Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Brut Zero even though the musts hereMedium deep ruby colored, the 2009 The Gradient Pinot Noir envelops a core of red cherries and red currant aromas with notes of stems, dried Mediterranean herbs, damp loam and mossy tree bark. Medium to full bodied, it is a bit lean on the palate, with low to medium levels of chewy slightly astringent tannins, medium acidity and a long finish. Consider drinking it now to 2015.