2017 Irmgard Pinot Noir
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The first Pinot Noir I’ve tasted from this label, the 2017 Pinot Noir Irmgard comes from a single vineyard on the Sonoma Coast and is a mix of the Swan and Calera clones. It has a classic nose of ripe strawberries, black tea, forest floor, and spice, with just a touch of gamey, salty, seaside-like nuances. Medium-bodied and elegant on the palate, with fine tannins, it’s an outstanding effort to drink over the coming 7-8 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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From Pinot Noir, Swan and Calera clone vines, the 2017 Pinot Noir Irmgard Vineyard is medium ruby-purple colored and bursts from the glass with vibrant kirsch, black raspberries, violets and chocolate-covered cherries notes with wafts of wild thyme and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, fresh and elegant, the palate is completely filled with intense red berry layers and a beautifully plush texture, finishing long and perfumed. 120 cases were made.
About the producer

Founded in 2004 by Chris Maybach, Maybach Family Vineyards honors a family legacy of quality and artistry dating back over a century to the creation of the Maybach automobile. Determined to bring that same excellence to winemaking, Chris partnered with acclaimed Napa winemaker Thomas Brown.