Red

Twelve Clones Pinot Noir

California · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Roast duck · Grilled mushrooms · Aged cheeses · Pork

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Subdued cranberry, crushed rose petal, lavender and sweet sage notes show on the nose of this clonal mash-up. Tightly wound cranberry and red plum skin flavors show on the palate, brushed with anise and a hint of white pepper. This will probably be much more complex in the years…
2014

Light raspberry, cranberry, pomegranate and strawberry fruit tones greet the nose on this bottling. The aromas then offer a brick-like minerality bolstered by chiseled slate and wet river stones. Flavors are also rocky and rusty, with lots of crushed gravel and turned earth givi…
2013

Earth and rocks power the nose of this wine by veteran Dan Lee, with chipped slate, cinnamon, bramble berries and smoked meat aromas. The palate blends black cherries with black rocks, black sage, licorice and herb-crusted beef roast flavors.
2012

An amazingly vivid nose of cherry, eucalyptus and morning dew on wild fennel promises a stunning wine in this clonal combo from Morgan. The flavors aren't quite so mind-blowing, though, as basic fruit-punch elements meet with touches of peppercorn and nutmeg.