Red

Pinot Noir

Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

duck · roasted mushrooms · goat cheese · salmon roulade · herb risotto · grilled chicken

201591 pts

Thick and cloudy in the glass, this bottling shows lots of rich cherry cough syrup aromas as well as muddy loam and exotic baking spices. There's a spicy grip to the palate, with loads of allspice, clove and dried tarragon, set against background of pomegranate and wild plums. T…
201491 pts

Very light in the glass, this wine shows strawberry, wild thyme, charred cedar and a smoke character. It's dainty and very herbal on the sip, with cranberry and pomegranate flavors enhanced by dried oregano and bay leaf.
201390 pts

A quite dense and brooding nose of boysenberry jam, caramel whiskey and black plum opens this powerful bottling. The palate is also composed of dark, nearly syrupy fruit, with solid grip, bright acid, crushed herbs and a peppery spice holding it all together.
201189 pts

If fruit were the only thing that counted, this Pinot would get a perfect score, with an upfront burst of cherries, strawberries and raspberries. The oak appliqué is rich and balanced, and the tannin-acid structure is just fine. Its powerful fruit notes suggest to give it 6–7 ye…