Region: Santa Rita Hills, California

Vintage: 2020

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

History: Crafted by Russell Bevan, one of the most sought-after winemakers in California today, Addax is an artisan winery founded by Brian Kearney and Josh Peeples. What began with a few friends and a few barrels of Cabernet in 2009 has evolved into a phenomenal portfolio of wines, including Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Petaluma Gap and Sta. Rita Pinot Noir, and a selection of Sonoma Chardonnays. After more than a decade, they continue their quest to work with exceptional vineyard sites to produce wines with brazen personality. As a part of The Institution family of wines, made at 2100 Hoffmane Lane, we utilize the winery in Yountville to highlight some of California’s most sought-after vineyards. Their dedicated cellar team is passionate about producing wines that stand shoulder to shoulder with the most sought after wines in the world.

Tasting Notes:

The Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir opens with captivating aromas of Black Forest cake, vanilla caramel, and subtle leather. It is full-bodied, with a palate of blackberry toffee, a layered, hedonistic mouthfeel, smooth tannins, and an incredible finish. This is an exceptionally pure, layered, and powerful Pinot Noir that will continue to impress for a decade or more.