The name Balade for this Pinot Noir expresses the "journey" through the vineyards on the west coast, where winemakers select the most interesting grapes and use them to create a limited series of Pinot Noir. The wine has a deep crimson color with aromas of blackberries, sage, cherries, and hints of dark chocolate. The palate is dominated by the taste of boysenberry pie (a hybrid of raspberry and blackberry), blackcurrant jam, dark plums complemented by subtle notes of ground nutmeg. The pronounced acidity lingers into a long finish.