Red

Cedar Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir

Mercy

Arroyo Seco · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Arroyo Seco · Central Coast
Appellation
Arroyo Seco
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast meats · game meats · Brie cheese · mushrooms · tuna

Rated vintages

  • 201394 pts

    This bottling of the 667 and Pommard clones starts with a stewed-cherry note before the sagebrush, forest floor and moss aromas start to dominate. There's an exotic sesame touch to the sip, where cherry and berry flavors are lifted by savory hints of salt, pepper and nori wrap.…

  • 201292 pts

    This is proving to be a great vintage for this emerging producer in an increasingly exciting region of mid-Monterey County. Graphite, crushed rocks, rose petals and cranberry show on the nose, followed by a palate of black peppercorns, eucalyptus, snappy black raspberry and lots…

  • 201092 pts

    Scents of pine pitch, tomato, smashed kalamata olive and wild berry combine for a clove-soaked punch experience. Spice hits the palate hard, with oregano, thyme, sagebrush and more pine, set against strong tannins as well. Lay this one down for additional development and maturit…

  • 200986 pts

    Made in a light style, this has a silky texture that's marked by high acidity. It's dry, with sour cherry and raspberry candy flavors. Ready to drink now.

  • 200894 pts

    An absolutely delicious Pinot Noir. Hard to exaggerate the drinkability factor. Supremely ripe cherry and raspberry fruit is highlighted by brilliantly crisp acidity to make it all bright and lively. Oak plays second fiddle, contributing rich, tasteful notes of smoke, vanilla an…