Waltzing Bear Wineryis an artisan winery where owner and winemaker Brad Lowman focuses on producing small lots of ultra premium wines.The Waltzing Bear 2003 RanchoOntiveros Vineyard Santa Maria Valley PinotNoir is made from the first fruit of a new block planted and grown by James Ontiveros in the southern end of Santa Maria Valley, near BienNacido Vineyard. Only 74 cases made.
The wine has a dark garnet color in the glass.
The nose showing deep cherry, earth, mushrooms, and oak. The earth/mushroom components being dominant.
On the palate is earthy and rich with dark cherry, dusty raspberry, and red fruit. The wine is nuanced with good acidity, and a long, smooth, finish with soft, lean, tannins.
This is definitely a slightly different, very interesting PinotNoir. I can't quite put words to it so you just have to experience it yourself. The wineryis right now selling it to a reduced price of $33.75. Give it a shot! I do not think you will be disappointed...
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