Hestan Vincent Christopher Walala Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
(Sonoma Coast, California)

About the Winery:
Hestan Vineyards was born from the culinary passion of Stanley Cheng and his wife, Helen. This husband and wife team has combined innovation and passion to create award winning wines. Stanley pioneered hard-anodized cookware in the 1970s and has continued to improve the ways we cook through innovations and he keeps that innovation going through his wines.

The Hestan and Meyer labels are the product of renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, with the philosophy that quality wine begins in the vineyard. The Stephanie wines are named for the owners’ daughter, a concert harpist. They are artfully crafted by winemaker Jeff Gaffner and offer a virtuoso expression of the site’s varietal composition. Jeff began his career at Chateau St. Jean working with legendary winemaker Richard Arrowood to produce the winery’s celebrated 1996 Cinq Cepages, named Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator Magazine. Over the years, Jeff has developed a reputation as a master-blender and specialist both in the vineyard and cellar. He has received critical acclaim for his site-expressive winemaking and signature elegant style.

About this Wine:

Growing Season 2019
The 2019 wine grape growing season was nearly perfect. A record-breaking winter rainfall and a cool spring initially threatened to delay the harvest. However, the summer brought ideal temperatures, allowing the grapes to fully mature, resulting in a bountiful crop with exceptional flavor and balance.

Tasting Notes
This wine exudes an enticing aroma of black cherry, cinnamon, orange rind, and vanilla. On the palate, vibrant flavors of cranberry, raspberry, and hibiscus take center stage. Firm tannins and a bright wave of fresh acidity lead to a fruit-forward, tangy finish. A beautifully expressive representation of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.