Description
Although a native of Napa, Rob Fischer had no plans to pursue a professional path in winemaking. That quickly changed when he landed a summer job in the tasting room at Domaine Carneros. His seasonal employment soon morphed into a series of fortuitous opportunities, quickly jump-starting his winemaking career. Upon graduating with a degree in Enology from Fresno State, Rob joined Etude Wines as associate winemaker, and for the next 9 years advanced to winemaker positions at Etude, Lyric and Beaulieu Vineyards. He is currently the director of winemaking for Valravn, Averæn and Marine Layer. Violet Hill is Rob’s latest project whose mission is to produce affordable, single-appellation, terroir-driven wines, sourced from vineyards up and down the West Coast.
100% Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County, half of which was sourced from the Santa Maria Valley sub-appellation. The Santa Maria Valley, with its chilly winds and fog from the Pacific Ocean, is cold enough to extend the length of the growing season in the region, making it among the longest in the world. Primary fermentation was in small vats, followed by malolactic conversion and ten months of aging in a French oak and tank regimen. Inviting aromas of ripe cherries laced with baking spices. The palate is supple, with flavors of red berries, freshly baked cherry pie and a kiss of toffee on the spiced finish.
