2021, Senses Wines ‚MCM88‚ Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Rich and concentrated, with expressive aromas of black fruits, pomegranate, and wild sage, layered with hints of lavender and rose oil. The palate reveals black raspberries, mineral tension, and a floral lift through a long, complex finish.

About the Winery: Senses Wines was founded in 2011 by three childhood friends ‚¬” Christopher, Max, and Myles ‚¬” who partnered with acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown to produce world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonomaof most sought-after vineyards. The estate vineyards, located in the West Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley near Occidental, are meticulously farmed to allow minimal intervention in the winery. The label replaces the second ‚e in *Senses* with a ‚3 ‚¬” symbolising the three founders and the three wine senses of sight, scent, and sip. Every wine reflects their philosophy of precision, passion, and place.

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir ‚ from the famed vineyard formerly known as Keefer Ranch, now Perry Ranch, in Green Valley, a sub-AVA of the Russian River Valley. Planted in 1996 with Pommard 4, 114, 777, and 23 clones, the 5-hectare vineyard is farmed by Steve and Joe Dutton, whose family has cultivated Sonoma soils for over a century. Morning fog from the Petaluma Gap cools the vines, promoting slow, even ripening, while the regionof sandy-loam Goldridge soils enhance drainage and concentration. The fruit is sustainably grown and hand-harvested.

Vintage: A dry winter and cool spring delayed budbreak, resulting in small, concentrated berries. Dry and mild summer conditions allowed gradual ripening, producing fruit with remarkable intensity and balance. Harvest occurred under consistently temperate weather, yielding wines of exceptional purity and freshness.

Winemaking: Grapes were vinified in open-top vats, undergoing whole-berry fermentation with wild indigenous yeasts from the vineyard to capture terroir authenticity. Maturation lasted 10 months in 100% French oak barrels (35% new, the remainder second use). The wineof name ‚¬” *MCM88* ‚¬” combines the founders initials with their shared birth year, 1988.

Appearance: Deep ruby with violet reflections and luminous clarity.

Aroma: Expressive notes of black fruits, pomegranate, and rose oil with undertones of lavender and wild sage.

Palate: Concentrated and textural, showing ripe black raspberry and dark plum layered with mineral tones and floral elegance. Balanced acidity and silky tannins carry the wine to a refined, earthy finish with lingering aromatic lift.

Body: Medium-bodied with a supple, rich texture and long persistence.

Acidity: Fresh and balanced, maintaining vibrancy through the finish.

Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now for youthful intensity or cellar for 8‚10 years for deeper forest floor and spice complexity.

Perfect Pairing: Ideal with roast duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, or porcini mushroom risotto.

Serving Temperature: Serve at 15‚16°C to highlight finesse and aromatic complexity.

Contains sulphites. Information correct to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change according to vintage.