Red
Arena Block Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast duck · wild mushrooms · grilled lamb · aged cheeses · herb-based dishes
Rated vintages
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201393 pts
Herbal and chaparral-driven, this bottling from a specific estate block shows bay leaf, thyme, oregano and menthol notes against a ripe cranberry aromatic base. The earthy palate offers beet, rhubarb, oregano, marjoram and anise. Camphor, juniper and pine needle kick in toward t…
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201293 pts
This block-designation wine from the tip of the appellation shows an extremely spicy nose of incense and concentrated hibiscus. It proves rather light on the palate, yet bounces with the flavors of rose petals and violets, emerging into black pepper, clove and cinnamon. It's lea…