Sean Thackrey 2010 Cassiopeia Wentzel Vineyard Clone 114 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)

Country: US / Cassiopeia Wentzel Vineyard Clone 114
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Sean Thackrey / Anderson Valley

Bolinas-based Sean Thackrey’s new project, Cassiopeia is centered on one block from a single Anderson Valley vineyard. His quest was to see what four different Pinot Noir clones on one rootstock, all the same age, and treated otherwise similarly, could become once turned into wine. This, the 114, is lightly rendered, though deceptively full and meaty, tasting of dark cherry and herb.