Capiaux 2019 Chimera Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 94 Points

Robert Parker 94 Points: “The 2019 Pinot Noir Chimera bottling is delicious this vintage and a great value. Medium ruby, it’s intensely scented of raspberry liqueur, blood orange, licorice, iron and earth. The full-bodied palate is plush, silky and open with generous, spicy fruits and a very long finish. It was aged 11 months in 10% new French oak.”

Winemaker Notes: “ Medium dark red to purple in color with a vibrant purple hue leads into perfumed aromas of dark berries, crème cherry and raspberry with a light vanilla oak note. Nicely integrated with red cherry fruit, pomegranate, and strawberry preserve. Chimera has a medium weight and tannins with a silky texture and a candied fruit finish.”

Vineyards:  40% Starscape Vineyard, Russian River,  27% Widdoes Vineyard, Russian River, 20% Sale Vineyard, Russian River, 5% Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands ,  5% Wilson Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 3% Garys’ Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands