Metaphora Wines
2012 Pinot Noir
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 209
Vintage: 2012
Metaphora Wines
Pinot Noir
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
The 2012 Pinot Noir is made from a blend of fruit from Truhard's Carneros vineyard, and Piero Antonori's Antica Vineyard on Atlas Peak. The Pinot Noir exhibits hues of deep red, and depth of color. The aromatics are rich, deep and generous, offering spicy, cherry aromas with some toasty oak. The palate is full of ripe, rich cherry flavors integrated with toasty oak, and a hint of plum. The wine has good structure and balance, and finishes with fine but firm tannin.
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body |
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very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Kelly DeIanni
Winemaker, Metaphora Wines
Kelly DeIanni earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Oenology and Viticulture from the University of California at Davis in 1995. While attending UC Davis, she interned at Gloria Ferrer for the sparkling wine harvest. After obtaining her degree at Davis, she worked 3 internships at Trefethen Vineyards and also spent 9 months in Western Australia working at Pierro winery in Margaret River.
After returning from Australia, Kelly became the assistant winemaker at St. Supery Winery in Rutherford, Napa Valley, where she spent the next 5 years working on a winemaking team producing Bordeaux style wines. After leaving St. Supery to start a family, she became the consulting winemaker to Metaphora wines, Carrefour Vineyards, and Revenant wines and continues to make Bordeaux style wines.
Kelly’s approach to wine-making is to make the most balanced and palate pleasing wine possible. She believes wines need to amplify and enhance the food it is being paired with so that the dining experience is the most memorable possible.
Kelly and her family spend a great deal of time outdoors working in their vineyard, and maintaining edible gardens, beehives, and fruit trees.
Kelly has worked in the wine industry for over 17 years and is passionate about making world-class wines for everyone to enjoy and collect.
Country born: USA
Education: Kelly DeIanni earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Oenology and Viticulture from the University of California at Davis in 1995. While attending UC Davis, she interned at Gloria Ferrer for the sparkling wine harvest. After obtaining her degree at Davis, she worked 3 internships at Trefethen Vineyards and also spent 9 months in Western Australia working at Pierro winery in Margaret River.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Kelly’s approach to wine-making is to make the most balanced and palate pleasing wine possible.
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