Ovene Pinot Noir “The Puzzle” 2005

This elegant Pinot Noir displays the great diversity in growing regions on our Central Coast. 50% of the grapes that went into making this wine were harvested from the Laetitia Vineyard on top of a rocky-volcanic slope facing the ocean. These extreme soils and cool climate give aromatic, intense fruit flavors and exotic spices. The other 50% are harvested from a small family owned vineyard in the Templeton Gap, Latchford Vineyard. This vineyard provides four different clones of ripe earth-bound flavors and components. The Blend of the two is the Ying and Yang, creating one wine that is well balanced, fruit forward with supple tannins.