2017 Appassionata Andante Pinot Noir

Inspired by the three movements of Beethoven’s ground-breaking “Appassionata” Piano Sonata, there are threeAppassionata Pinot Noirs, released at different tempos.

The second movement, Andante (gently, unhurried), is heldlonger in our cellar after bottling and released five years after the vintage. Made with the same patience and restraint,this bottling is selected to emphasize elegance and refinement, a style reflected in Beethoven’s own performancedirection for this movement: “Piano e Dolce” (softly and sweetly). The 2017 Andante exhibits great aromatic andtextural finesse, with delicately pretty fruit and a silky, harmonious texture. The hint of extract sweetness that emergeson the finish is exactly what we are looking for as a Pinot Noir matures.