Silver Mountain Pinot Noir Estate Santa Cruz Mountains 2013

Silver Mountain is run by founder/winemaker Jerold O'Brien. The story began with the philosophy "to live a life in harmony with mother nature." They produce everything from chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and zinfandel.

The age on this bottle seems hidden; it must be something to do with spectacular Santa Cruz Mountain fruit and sustainable winemaking. It's bright and perfumey and made us all giddy around the lunch table. Twenty minutes in the glass, this pinot shines bright with dried cherry, holiday herbs, and brioche. There's a soft density with refreshing lift on the palate - it continues with more cherry, cranberry, and a perfumed floral note. Stack a corner of the cellar with this one. While it lasts!