Best of Class
2016 Ponzi Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
What is a single vineyard designated wine? For Ponzi Vineyards, it is a cuvée which showcases the finest fruit of the vintage from a single site. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi hand-selects Pinot noir that exhibits complexity, depth, richness and overall completeness in barrel.
From the 2016 vintage, she selected the following outstanding sites to be featured as single vineyard designates: Ponzi Abetina 2 and Madrona Vineyards, as well as two of Ponzi’s growers; Linda Vista and Wahle Vineyards.
2016 Ponzi Abetina 2 Pinot Noir
“Bramble berry, chocolate, basil, rose petal and blackberry mingle with fresh aromatics of sea air and oyster shell. The mouth is generous and full with notes of cassis, creamy dulce de leche, nutmeg, hazelnuts and plum preserves. Balanced acidity and fine tannins bring structure and length to the long finish.” –Winemaker Luisa Ponzi
Offered at $107/bottle | $268/magnum
(15% off bottles, 20% off cases for members)
2016 Ponzi Madrona Pinot Noir
“A striking nose of warm spice: cardamom, star anise, clove, cinnamon stick and vanilla, is laced with savory notes of coriander, rosemary and fir needle. The mouth follows with molasses and gingersnap, spice cake and cola. The juicy acidity, salinity and chalky tannins keep the palate fresh and the finish long with a lingering spiciness.” –Winemaker Luisa Ponzi
Offered at $107/bottle | $268/magnum
(15% off bottles, 20% off cases for members)
2016 Ponzi Vigneto I Pinot Noir
Featuring Linda Vista Vineyard
“This spicy nose of nutmeg, cracked black peppercorn, brandied cherries and Mexican hot chocolate is laced with hints of warm brioche and pomegranate. The palate has caramel, nougat, honeycomb and bright cherry laced through with delicate acidity and lingering lush tannins.” –Winemaker Luisa Ponzi
Offered at $82/bottle
(15% off bottles, 20% off cases for members)
2016 Ponzi Vigneto II Pinot Noir
Featuring Wahle Vineyard
“Fruit notes of blueberry, dried cranberry and orange zest underlay the complex notes of tobacco leaf, wood resin, chicory, dried chile pepper, coriander and flint. The intriguing nose leads to a palate of roasted coffee notes, forest berry pie, graham cracker and thyme. Depth and length with fine grain tannins finishing long.” –Winemaker Luisa Ponzi
Offered at $82/bottle
(15% off bottles, 20% off cases for members)