Poiema Pinot Noir 2017 | Over-delivering Edna Valley Gem

On a night of Pinot pursuit, we first tried the Poiema Pinot Noir Edna Valley 2017 wondering what this Edna Valley bottling might offer.  First, opening with dark fruit, we expected a nice light sipper.   As the conversations evolved, so did the 2017.  And the wine just kept getting bigger with an elegant finish lasting past the appetizers.  While good acidity complemented the cheese and hummus presenting a quandary as to which Pinot to feature at dinner.  Most of all,  enjoy this over-delivering Poiema Pinot Noir Edna Valley 2017 with Poultry & roasted meats or salmon burgers.  Drink now-2023+.

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Winery | Perfectly nuanced balance of fruit, structure, and acidity make this wine a true work of art. Aromas of black cherry and cola with floral notes lead to a lush palate of ripe cherry.  In addition, Poiema Pinot Noir Edna Valley 2017 offers pomegranate, dark fruit, spice, and vanilla.

SLO Wine Country | Sant Lucia Mountains to Edna Valley

Poiema Wines are where art and science collide. Masterfully crafted from the beautiful Santa Lucia Highlands, our wines are true reflections of the terroir and in themselves a work of art.

Edna Valley, in the heart of SLO Wine Country, is California’s coolest winegrowing region.  It’s located just 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean.  The northwest-to-southwest orientation of the Edna Valley creates a direct path for cool marine air to filter into the valley from the Los Osos/Morro Bay area.  This climate, combined with the calcareous and volcanic soils results in wines with intensity, concentration and fresh, balancing acidity.  Most of all perfect for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and aromatic white wines.

Winemaker Anna Clifford Born

Anna spent the first 10 years of her career in various wineries of Napa Valley and Sonoma Country.  Including a stint as Assistant Winemaker at Atlas Peak in Napa Valley – where she honed her love of high-elevation Cabernet Sauvignon. She discovered her true passion – for Pinot Noir – as Assistant Winemaker for Buena Vista Carneros. Having worked with fruit from the famed Russian River and Carneros regions, she has now returned to where it all started. Santa Barbara County – to craft Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of superior Quality.