Lifevine Pinot Noir 2017 sku_2350442 alongside a puff of smoke

alongside a puff of smoke

Beyond the usual suspects

which peacefully coexist with the region’s wildlife

aromatic dry Riesling

Lifevine Pinot Noir 2017 sku_2350442 alongside a puff of smokeThe color is dark red in the center fading to a granite and slight pink on the outer rim. It is bright and shows no signs of sediment or particles. The wine is clear and the viscosity seems to be moderate plus perhaps in the 14% range just on the visual. Scents of cola, sassafras, mushroom, mineral and spice lead into the fruit flavors of dark cherry, ripe raspberry, and wild red plums. The fruit is ripe, but also slightly reserved. The fruit spice