Gainey Limited Selection Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Red

Uva

Pinot Noir

País

United States

Região

Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast

Denominação

Sta. Rita Hills

Corpo

medium

Acidez

medium

Tanino

low

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201494 pts

  Baked black plum, gingerbread, dried mint, clove-laden cherry pie and a touch of light licorice show on the nose of this rich style of Pinot from the Santa Ynez-based, family-owned winery. The palate starts with rich black-cherry fruit, but then dives into an intriguing wash of…

• 201393 pts

  Complex aromas greet the nose on this top-level offering from a veteran producer, with dark strawberry and black plum treated to a eucalyptus and sagebrush twist. The palate mixes fruit with spice as well, showing raspberry-blackberry juice cut with clove, allspice, nutmeg and M…

• 201292 pts

  There is distinct black pepper on the nose, as well as fresh raspberry and a minty strawberry sense. There is mild but noticeable tannic grip, tongue-dancing acidity and great flavors, ranging from plum pie to charred beets.

• 200895 pts

  An absolutely lovely Pinot, the best in Gainey's long career. Dry, smooth and silky, it defines Pinot's more Burgundian side, with mushroomy notes along with perfectly ripe cherries and raspberries, accented with brilliant acidity. The oak treatment is tasteful and blends in sea…

• 200790 pts

  Very rich and ripe, with masses of cherries, red currants and mocha that finish thoroughly dry and spicy. Full-bodied, too, almost like Grenache. Quite good, but a bit ungainly in youth. Needs a few years in the bottle. 2010–2013.