2021 MacRostie Winery, Sangiacomo Wines, Trombetta Family - 'Winds of Change' Sonoma County Barrel Auction Pinot Noir

Featuring a block and barrel selection of extraordinary lots of fruit from three renowned vineyards and crafted as a collaboration by three star winemakers (Heidi Bridenhagen of MacRostie, James MacPhail of Sangiacomo and Erica Stancliff of Trombetta), “Winds of Change” showcases the driving depth, power and purity that defines spectacular wines from the acclaimed Petaluma Gap AVA. The talents and palates of these three renowned winemakers are creating dynamic change in the wine industry and are helping to establish the Petaluma Gap as one of the world's exciting Pinot Noir regions.

It also showcases three grand cru-caliber vineyards. From MacRostie's meticulously farmed, high-elevation Nightwing Vineyard, to the legendary Sangiacomo winegrowing family's Roberts Road Vineyard at the base of Sonoma Mountain, to Trombetta's prized section of the iconic Gap's Crown Vineyard, this lot shows what can be achieved at world-class vineyards in a near-perfect growing season.

The “Winds of Change” barrel lot is rich, dark and alluring, with remarkable body and robust tannins promising a fascinating life ahead. With mesmerizing aromas of blue and black fruit and luxurious hints of foraged truffles, earthy minerality, anise and sweet tobacco leaf, it glides across the palate in sumptuous waves of flavor and pleasure. This stunning wine will be treasured by any connoisseur of cool-climate Pinot Noir.