LUKE JEFFERSON LARRY STONE VY PINOT NOIR

Winemaker Steve Doerner has been making wine for 37 years, 14 years at Calera in California and 23 years at Cristom in Oregon. Luke Jefferson is his new wine project with miniscule production. The wine is named as an homage to his 2-year-old son, Luke Jefferson Doerner, and is also a nod to Thomas Jefferson, who Steve admires. Steve’s spouse, Irene Steh-Doerner, is also part of the family project. The wine allows Steve to pursue making a wine that suits his personal vision and palate apart from the Cristom style.

Tasting Notes ... Vivid red. Stunning nose of raspberries, cherries and exotic spices. Silky red fruits and spice on the palate, so balanced and full of energy. This has a never-ending, mineral finish. A beautiful Pinot Noir!