Bing cherry, elderberry blossom and strawberry preserve dominate the initial nose, joined by baked molasses, hickory and oolong tea. Macerated red raspberry and mulberry continue on the palate with herbal and sandalwood spices. Tannins come in late-palate, and the finish is long and fruity
94pts The Wine Advocate– 2012 vintage
FOR THE 2012 VINTAGE
One of the lighter-colored La Follette Pinots is the 2012 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard. This medium ruby-colored effort reveals pink at the edge along with soft, silky redcurrants and cherries intertwined with a hint of cola. With more flavor depth and richness than its frail color suggests, this medium to full-bodied, velvety, seductive 2012 can be drunk over the next 3-4 years.
91pts Wine Enthusiast– 2015 vintage
FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
This wine is velvety smooth, thick and savory—a complex and nuanced celebration of a great site that’s meticulously farmed. It unspools black tea, clove and spicy cola flavors as it opens
92pts The Wine Advocate– 2016 vintage
FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE:
The 2016 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Roberts Road is pale ruby-purple colored with a nose of ripe red cherries, fresh raspberries and wild strawberries with touches of baking spices and red roses. Medium-bodied, very finely crafted, refreshing and beautifully expressed, it features delicate red berries and a soft, silken texture, finishing long and perfumed. 264 cases produced.
