2017 Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Pinot Noir
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Revisiting the 2017 Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Block, it's blossomed into a gorgeous wine, with a pale ruby color and open perfume of raspberries, strawberries, orange peel and tea leaf with loads of floral accents. The medium-bodied palate explodes with detailed, perfumed fruits in a grainy, fresh frame, and it finishes long and nuanced.
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James Suckling
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The 2017 Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Block emerges from a block planted in 1989 with Wadenswil and Martini clones. Readers will find a lifted, ethereal Pinot built on grace and understatement. The style is a bit fleeting. The Old Firs is a wine for contemplation. It won't give up much on its own, rather it is a wine that demands full attention from the reader. Rose petal, lavender and white pepper notes add a beguiling upper register. The 2017 is a total knock out. That's pretty much all there is to it.
This has a complex and fragrant nose with orange zest, red cherries and freshly sliced strawberries on offer. The palate has a punchy feel with tannins that are served in a sturdy, well-proportioned style. Plenty of potential here. Drink or hold.