2014 Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
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Crisp and punchy with restrained redcurrant fruit but not quite as much expression and personality as their other bottlings can achieve. (RH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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A blend of each of the Domaine de la Côte estate vineyards, vinified with 50% whole cluster and no new oak. Aged for almost two years in barrel. Star-bright ruby colour. Light aromatics. Savoury, red-fruit palate integrated through with sweet spice and plenty of savour, with a sour-cherry finish that opens to notes of strawberry and dark chocolate. Approachable and drinkable now. Rather simple compared with the single-vineyard wines with a much shorter finish but it gains complexity with air after opening and offers good harmony and balance. GV (ECB)
The 2014 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is an absolutely delicious wine that also captures the essence of the house style. Lifted and gracious, the 2014 offers striking purity in its flavors, not to mention impeccable overall balance. Citrus, cranberry, strawberry and expressive floral notes grace the taut, salivating finish.