The 2012 Akiko’s Cuvée has a soft purple, transparent color and an intriguing nose of fresh roses, wet earth, elderberries, bacon, and lavender. As is typical with all Akiko’s Cuvées, it has the most backward palate of all of our 2012 Pinots, and it will take some time to soften and develop. There’s a lot of tannin and well-balanced acidity that surround the bright berry and savory flavors. We anticipate the 2012 Akiko’s coming out of its shell in 2015 and lasting through 2024.