The 2001 Gregory Graham Carneros Pinot Noir has a deep burgundy color. This is an elegant, classic Pinot Noir, with intense fruit aromas, flavors and concentration. The aromas of the wine are black cherry with hints of lilac and sandalwood, accompanied by a slight smokiness. The wine is lively, yet silky, with elegant pinot flavors of fresh cherries, with a hint of cinnamon and lightly smoked meats. The flavors are long, yet gentle, and will continue to improve for the next five to eight years. Winemaking Notes: This is the ninth vintage of Gregory Graham Pinot Noir from the Carneros appellation. This is an elegant, classic Pinot Noir, with intense fruit aromas, flavors, and concentration. All of the grapes were hand-harvested from four Carneros vineyards. The Carneros region is located at the southern end of the Napa and Sonoma valleys and ends at the edge of the San Pablo Bay. The weather conditions here are ideal for good flavor development and critical acid and pH balance.