A fun and lively wine made from a proprietary blend of Santa Barbara vineyards, XANDER is hand-crafted with generous fruit flavors and oak influence. Served in Japan at casual izakayas as well as high-end omakase sushi restaurants, this versatile pinot noir is perfect to drink on its own, or can be paired with a wide variety of dishes.
Upfront aromas of juicy raspberry and cherry hard candy are followed by layers of dried violets and a hint of cacao. This approachable, food-friendly wine is framed by bright, refreshing acidity and balanced tannins, with a gentle savory note of roasted shiitake mushroom. Lingering touches of cardamom and vanilla carry through to a long, textured finish.