This lighter-bodied wine begins with a classic Pinot Noir nose—rose, cherry, red currant plum, raspberry and dusty earth—leading to a juicy palate with fresh acidity. Raspberries and their seeds join touches of herb, a lightly fleshy texture, and a savory finish. Approachable for light to medium weight foods and even spicy dishes.

 

Sean Minor is a Midwesterner who met wife Nicole in college at Arizona State.  After taking a job working for Beaulieu Vineyards he decided to take classes in viticulture & oenology.  He was recruited by King Estate in Oregon, where he met Will Bucklin, who is now his consulting winemaker.  He returned to California in 2001 to manage Renwood Estates and founded Sean Minor in 2005.