Alcohol: 13.6%
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Location: California AVA (primarily Clarksburg, with some Monterey fruit)
Tasting Notes: Burgundian in style with aromas of violets and ripe cherries. Soft on the palate, with impressions of raspberries and subtle oak notes.
Notes: Cold soaked for 48 hours, fermented for 7 days, aged in French oak for approximately 7 months. Undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation.
Food pairing: Roast meats, tuna, cheeses, and pasta dishes.
Winery Story: Tortoise Creek is a brand of small-production wines founded in 1997 by Mel and Janie Master. In 2008, they partnered with Winesellers, Ltd., the Sager family's importer, to focus on sustainable, handcrafted California wines that offer exceptional value. The brand name comes from their former home in France, and the partnership also extends to Master Wines' French-sourced wines. A portion of Tortoise Creek's proceeds is donated to the Chelonian Research Foundation to support turtle and tortoise conservation efforts.
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