Winemaker Notes: The mild spring and cooler summer in Monterey County give a chance for these Pinot Noir grapes to achieve optimum maturity with a great balance of acidity and flavor, and with deep color that is characteristic of Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir. The red fruit brightens across the palate, picking up raspberry and spice balanced by the French toasted oak aromas. Soft and silky through the middle, this wine crescendo on the finish leaves a juicy memory in the mouth, with proper acidity and a pleasant mouth feel.