2017
Pinot Noir
La Encantada Vineyard
750ml
Sta. Rita Hills
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DESCRIPTION
Seven miles from the ocean, La Encantada (“The Enchanted”) vineyard is planted to some of the most sought-after Pinot Noir grapes in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. This wine opens with subtle notes of red and black cherry, smoked salt, dark plum, thyme and pine. Bright, fresh acid and peppery, spicy notes awaken your palate, after which a rush of red cherry and cranberry flavors washes over your palate. Beautiful and complex.
94
points
Matt Kettmann,
Wine Enthusiast Magazine,
May 2019
93
points
Josh Raynolds,
Vinous,
Nov 2019
91
points
Kim Marcus,
Wine Spectator,
Nov 2019
"
A complex, expressive bouquet evokes ripe red berries, cherry preserves and mocha, and bright mineral and spice top notes lend vivacious character. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet black raspberry and cherry vanilla flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent definition and floral lift on the impressively long, supple, cherry-tinged finish, which is given shape by sneaky, well-knit tannins."
Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 11/2019
"
A complex, expressive bouquet evokes ripe red berries, cherry preserves and mocha, and bright mineral and spice top notes lend vivacious character. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet black raspberry and cherry vanilla flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent definition and floral lift on the impressively long, supple, cherry-tinged finish, which is given shape by sneaky, well-knit tannins."
Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 11/2019
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