2019 Senses MCM88
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The MCM88 is an acronym for the initials of the three partners and their shared birthyear of 1988. It is entirely from the Perry Ranch Vineyard, which was formerly known as Keefer Ranch. The 2019 Pinot Noir MCM88 offers concentrated and classic aromas of candied violets, cherry cola, and forested earth, while the palate is full of black raspberry liqueur, pine, and savory herbs. Drink 2024-2034. Founded by three childhood friends, Christopher Strieter, Max Thieriot, and Myles Lawrence-Briggs, Senses Wines has their estate holdings in the West Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley appellations. With their esteemed winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, they are producing some exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. They have slowly and steadily expanded their production from just 600 cases in 2012 to approximately 5000 cases today.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2019 Pinot Noir MCM 88 emerges from a section in Keefer Ranch, and is named with the initials of the three Senses founders, all of whom were born in 1988. A rich, boisterous Pinot, the MCM saturates the palate with dark red/purplish fruit, dried herbs, chocolate, new leather, menthol, spice and rose petal. This is an especially rich, heady style. The new oak still needs time to fully integrate, but there is more than enough depth to make me think that will happen.