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Pinot Noir Signal Ridge Vineyard, Kutch 2016

RegionU.S.A.
Subregion U.S.A. > California > Sonoma
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyPinot Noir

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Tasting Notes

12% alcohol. This is very floral and expressive with lovely red cherry and raspberry fruit, with finesse and a supple, sappy edge. At its core lies a lovely sweetness, accented with some lively acid characters (is there just a hint of volatility lurking in the background, but framing the fruit nicely?) with a real finesse and purity. It’s nervous and expressive with real prettiness, but also a bit of bite.

94
Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com, December 2017

This wine is light, floral and earthy, blooming in rose petal and feral forest floor. Delicately balanced and focused in acidity, it persists in juicy pomegranate and rhubarb flavors that charm and confound.

94
Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, December 2017

12.0% alc. Second vintage from this vineyard. The vineyard is often referred to as an “Island in the Sky” because it is the highest vineyard in all of Sonoma and Mendocino County at 2,800 feet elevation. Located just north of the Sonoma Coast AVA. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Intriguing aromas of exotic floral bouquet, crushed red grapes, spice, and potpourri. Mid weight flavors of blackberry, purple grape, plum and black raspberry entice as does the accents of burnt spice, tobacco a edible flower. Plenty of whole cluster goodness in this wine with integrated tannins, welcome vibrancy and a juicy finish. An adventurous wine that was much better at the two day and four day interval after opening.

93
Rusty Gaffney, PrinceOfPinot.com, December 2017
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