6 bottle level         $28 (member price $25) 
100% Pinot Noir   13.5% ABV

Eric Lemelson founded his namesake winery in 1999.  He’s the son of Jerome Lemelson, who held 600+ patents for robots, VCRs, magnetic tape drives, cordless phones, etc, before passing in 1997.  Eric is a steward of the land, believing in sustainability and LEED certified buildings.  My sister is a LEED Certified Architect; Check out Louisa’s website: vanleerarchitecture.com.  This winery has been under the radar for me, but a friend recently became their National Sales Manager, and introduced me to their lineup.  Aged eight months in French oak barrels (20% new).  Red raspberry, black cherry, nutmeg, roasted mushrooms, composted leaves.  A deep and rich attack leads to an earthy finish.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this elegant red with elk loin drizzled with huckleberry reduction, cedar plank salmon with mushroom red wine sauce, beef stew with wild mushroom risotto, veal and mushroom meatloaf with rosemary whipped potatoes, duck breast with pomegranate-citrus glaze and roasted hazlenuts, mushroom and Gruyere flatbread, garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin with garlic roasted root vegetable fries, seared duck breast with Taleggio cheese and stewed tomato risotto, butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce, and lamb chops with mint pesto. For an unexpected treat, try a glass with roasted pears glazed with red wine reduction and drizzled with walnut vinaigrette.