Winemaker Notes
Our style for Steele Carneros Pinot Noir has always been one of moderate oak, high-tone fruit flavors and aromas of black cherry, with a rich nose, juicy palate and long finish. After fermentation the wine was aged for nine months in a combination of French, Oregon and Hungarian oak barrels.

Food Pairings
Our Carneros Pinot Noir is a flavorful, layered, versatile wine with universal appeal.  This has been confirmed by its inclusion in the Wine Spectator's "Top 100 Wines of the Year" in several vintages.  The wine shows strawberry and cherry preserves in the nose and on the palate along with well-integrated hints of oak, vanilla, and cassis.  It has silky tannins and a pleasant medium-length finish with flavors of tobacco and plum.  Traditional food pairings work well with this wine including lamb, grilled pork loin, bacon wrapped scallops, salmon and tuna.  Or enjoy a bottle with appetizers or cheese.