2018 Ryan Cochrane Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard
"This countywide cuvée is a good showing of this brand's light hand. Aromas of pomegranate and rose petals gain savory notes from the dried pork and wet sidewalk on the nose. Zippy acidity frames the palate, where blood orange flavors are dusted in thyme and white pepper. " -Matt Kettmann, 93WE
Winemaker Ryan Cochrane had always dreamed about making wine. In 2009, after his day to day work in advertising had soured and grown turbulent, he decided to stop dreaming and finally dive into the world of winemaking. One foggy July morning, he contacted Roger Nicolas of RN Estate in Paso Robles looking for an opportunity as a winemaking intern. He was enamored with Rogers elegant, beautiful wines and equally enamored with his “Do Everything Yourself” approach to the wine business. Following Roger through the 2009 harvest, Ryan helped shepherd the fruit from vineyard, through fermentation and into barrel.
