Landmark Vineyards has released its first estate-grown Pinot Noir product, the 2016 Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir, in the US.

Produced using grapes from the Hop Kiln Estate, which is located in the heart of the prized Russian River Valley, the 2016 Landmark Vineyards’ Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir is said to offer aromas of blackberry, raspberry, with a violet floral note.

The company noted that the wine comprises three blocks of grapes aged in 40% New French Oak barrels.

Landmark Vineyards marketing and direct-to-consumer vice-president Clarence Chia said: “The release of our first estate-grown Pinot Noir is a significant milestone for us since acquiring the legendary Hop Kiln Estate Vineyard in 2016.

“The release of our first estate-grown Pinot Noir is a significant milestone for us.”

“This new release honours the integrity of a region whose cooler coastal climate and complexity of soil are recognised for producing some of the world’s best Pinot Noir while showcasing the depth and complexity of our estate-grown grapes.”

The palate of the new wine is fresh with bright raspberry and dried strawberry fruit as well as rich cherry cola and baking spice with a rounded texture and savoury, dried autumn leaf notes.

Landmark acquired Hop Kiln Estate in 2016. It is comprised of five different vineyard plots based on elevation, topography and soils, with some vines nearly three decades old.

The 2016 Landmark Vineyards’ Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir is now available at speciality fine wine retailers across the US and online.