Clairière is a contemplative wine that offers great purity and length. A complex array of mineral notes, black cherries, red roses and baking spice create a perfect palate of this WillaKenzie Estate vineyard block.
Blackberry and lilac
Crushed stone and ocean air
Flows effortlessly across the palate, with incredible grace and purity.
This distinguished Pinot will pair well with a variety of dishes.
A traditional Pinot Noir/Burgundy glass with a round bowl will convey this varietal’s profound aromatics and structural characteristics.
Serve at cellar temperature 55 – 60 ̊F. We suggest opening and decanting before drinking.
Clairière is a colluvial bowl that sits on a cool, well-exposed benchtop near the highest portion of the WillaKenzie Estate, with elevation ranging between 660’ and 690’.
Fruit was harvested and sorted by hand on October 4, 2018. The grapes were fermented on their skin for approximately three weeks with daily punchdowns before being transferred to barrels.