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Hailing from the cool and foggy climate for the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, this beautiful medium-bodied wine was grown slowly to build intense flavors over time. This wine was aged in French oak and displays a beautiful balance of fruit, oak and liveliness on the palate and exhibits lush mango and toasted almond. 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On the palate, the wine opens with the fresh, alluring presence of strawberry, leading to a round mouthfeel on the mid-palate and soft, velvety tannins for an elegant finish. A lambent expression of passionate flavor pairings and brilliantly delicate aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xmsonormal\"\u003eWe introduce you to Lambent. Our Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County experiences a lengthy and cool growing season that is similar to the climate of the Burgundy region of east-central France. Unlike Burgundy, our Pinot Noir experiences dense fog that rolls in off the Pacific Ocean; this fog contributes to the ideal climate for Pinot Noir, offering just enough moisture to be beneficial without lingering too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xmsonormal\"\u003eThis Pinot Noir has aromas of cherries, raspberries, blackberries, and brown sugar with notes of baking spices. 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