2023 Black Kite "Kite's Rest" Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County - 750ml

Black Kite Cellars, rooted in the cool-climate slopes of Anderson Valley, has built a reputation for crafting site-expressive Pinot Noir with precision and restraint. The “Kite’s Rest” cuvée—drawn from estate parcels with ideal exposure and mature vine material—benefits from the 2023 vintage’s extended, even growing season, yielding a wine of clarity, aromatic lift, and fine structural balance.

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Fragrant red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry lead, layered with rose petal, forest floor, and hints of baking spice. Subtle notes of tea leaf and coastal earth emerge with air, while the palate remains focused and finely etched, with bright acidity and a gentle mineral thread carrying through the finish.
Structure: Elegant and refined; medium-bodied with silky tannins and vibrant acidity
Drink Window: 2026–2036

Decanting:
30–60 minutes recommended in its youth to open aromatics and enhance textural nuance.

“Kite’s Rest” 2023 reflects the purity and tension that define Anderson Valley Pinot Noir at its best—an ideal selection for collectors and sommeliers seeking a poised, terroir-driven expression that will evolve gracefully in the cellar while offering early drinking appeal.