McIntyre Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

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Tipo

Red

Uva

Pinot Noir

País

United States

Região

Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast

Denominação

Santa Lucia Highlands

Corpo

medium

Acidez

high

Tanino

medium

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201590 pts

  Exuberant aromas of pressed strawberry and raspberry are cut by a squeeze of lime, a touch of pepper and a noticeable tension to the nose of this solid pink wine. Bountiful acidity frames the palate, where broad strawberry flavors and ripe orange are hit with a spicy twist.

• 201492 pts

  Black-plum fruit is woven through smoke, slight juniper and eucalyptus on the nose of this bottling by Steve McIntyre, one of Monterey County's most respected growers. Black raspberry and tangy cherry flavors are warmed by vanilla and clove on the palate, complete with a tannic…

• 201389 pts

  Plump cranberries, anise, charred cinnamon and a touch of a forest floor character hit the nose on this bottling from a longtime regional farming family. It's light but bright on the palate, with Earl Grey tea, chaparral scrub and citrus rind decorating an elegant pomegranate fr…

• 201289 pts

  One of the more successful Pinot Noir rosés in California, this wine has a wonderful delicacy and finesse, with suggestions of cranberries and orange zest. Finishes dry and crisp.

• 201188 pts

  There's tons of rich raspberry and cherry fruit in this Pinot, as well as a hit of new oak. It's all brightened by a squirt of tart, citrusy acidity. Give it some decanting and drink now.

• 200792 pts

  Starts out very full-bodied and rich, almost too heavy for Pinot Noir. Then the acids kick in to accent the silky texture, and you know it's a ripe, ageable Pinot Noir. With deep flavors of raspberries, cherries, red currants, licorice, cocoa and peppery spices, it should develo…

• 200687 pts

  The grapes had no problem getting ripe, to judge by the opulent cherry jam, red currant and black raspberry flavors, with their edge of toasty oak and mocha. Crisp coastal acidity provides needed crispness for balance. Drink now for freshness.