This cherry-head barrel was made exclusively for us by Tonnellerie Fouailly located in Ladoix Serrigny in Burgundy. It was the only such barrel in the United States. This wine is a mix of three Pinot Noir clones from our Las Brisas Vineyard. Pinot grown on this site displays Bing cherry and Sequoia strawberry fruit characters with a hint of peppercorn. The cherry-head barrel seemed to concentrate these aromas and give the wine a deeper burgundy hue, mouth watering fruit flavors, and a more opulent texture and finish compared to traditional 100% oak barrels.