Red
Pinot Noir
Mendocino County · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir · Pinotage
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Mendocino County
- Appellation
- Mendocino County
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
white meats · poultry · mushrooms · spiced dishes · soft cheeses
Rated vintages
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201489 pts
Generous Bing cherry and black plum flavors saturate this smooth and full-bodied wine, supplemented by subtle nutmeg, cinnamon and clove notes. It has a suave, mouth-filling texture, soft acidity and a warm spicy finish. Winemaker Greg Graziano blended in 14% Pinotage.
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201386 pts
This wine has a floral, almost sweet aroma, followed by tasty, tangy cherry and raspberry flavors and a lip-smacking finish.
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201288 pts
The color is not too deep or too light, showing a red-brick rim. Aromas resemble red cherry and cranberry, while fresh, tart and tangy flavors like cranberry and raspberry combine with firm tannins for a bit of grip in the texture. Lean and medium bodied, it will make a versatil…
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200988 pts
An earthy, light Mendocino Pinot from a fabulous vintage that's got all the cherry, dusty mushroom flavors one could want, with a smidgen of black pepper on the finish. The bottle's suggestion to pair with Coq au Vin is a good one.