Diora Pinot Noir 'La Petite Grace'

Indulgence begins in the vineyard. Diora is twenty-five years in the making, beginning at Monterey's famed San Bernabe Vineyard and Santa Lucia Highlands. No effort has been spared: from the carefully chosen vineyard blocks matched to the most esteemed Pinot Noir clones, to the customized winery built in the vineyard. Winemaker James Ewart nurtures from winter to harvest the very vines he helped plant, then applies extravagant, small lot winemaking to bring forth a truly opulent wine. He qualifies only half the lots for the final blend.

'This is a rich style of Pinot Noir, beginning with aromas of dark plum, black cherry, cola, root beer and nutmeg on the nose. It's quite opulent on the palate, with baked fig and fruitcake flavors, as polished tannins and fine acidity pump into the long, vanilla-fueled finish.' - 90 points - Wine Enthusiast