Description

Named after founder Jim Clennendon's son Knox, this Pinot is made from a bespoke blend of the best barrels from the Santa Maria Valley appellation; primarily from Bien Nacido (where the winery is located), Le Bon Climat, and a small amount from Runway, next-door. Twenty-two months ageing in French oak barrels gives the wine aromas of bitter chocolate and vanilla. 

A complex, savory Pinot Noir with loads of spiced cherry, cranberry and redcurrant fruits as well as brambly herbs, underbrush, and leather-like aromas and flavors. Beautifully structured, it is very focused on the palate, in a tight, racy style. It can be drunk now, but will age happily for 5-10 years, gaining additional savoury complexity.

With its rustic, savory Pinot character, this wine compliments the meaty flavors of roast duck or rabbit, wild rice with mushrooms or a perfectly seasoned, oak-grilled steak.