Lioco Wines Pinot Noir Chimera Comptche Mendocino
This wine has a vibrant ruby color with inviting aromas of red cherries, cranberries, and a hint of rose petals. On the palate, it has a delicate balance of bright red fruit flavors such as raspberry and strawberry, combined with subtle notes of clove and vanilla. LIOCO is a love letter to California. The wines are simply a lens into the grand landscape. Matt and Sara Licklider and their team produce low intervention wines for special vineyards spanning 400-miles and five counties (Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and Yolo.
Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Mendocino
Grape Profile: Pinot Noir wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with a delicate structure and high acidity. They are known for their aromatic profile, featuring red fruit notes like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, along with earthier tones of mushroom, forest floor, and sometimes a hint of spice.
Region Profile: The Mendocino wine region, nestled in the northern part of California, benefits from a diverse range of microclimates and soils, influenced significantly by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The cool, maritime conditions are ideal for grape varieties that thrive in cooler climates.
Pair with: Roasted poultry and pork. Seafood like tuna and salmon. Pastas with cream and tomato-based sauces. Soft to medium cheeses like brie and gruyere. Vegetables from mushrooms to root veggies.
