Deep black-plum sauce, cocoa powder, black pepper, dark loam and vanilla show on the nose of this bottling from an unfamiliar vineyard by Adam Lee. The flavors are deep and dark but full of energy, with white pepper and plum jelly riding a relatively lighter frame.

Refined and well-structured flavors of dried red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate are accented by notes of cedar and slate. Balsam and sandalwood hints emerge on the finish. Drink now through 2024.

From a vineyard previously known as Dos Rubios Vineyard, located just below Sierra Mar, the 2017 Pinot Noir Lemoravo Vineyard was mostly destemmed (a small part of the Pommard clone wasn't destemmed) and was brought up 11 months in 30% new French oak. It offers a more rounded, spice, dried earth, and savory cherry bouquet as well as a medium-bodied, nicely textured, soft style on the palate. With good acidity and ample charm, it's ideal for drinking over the coming 4-5 years.