2012 Gainey Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills
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Vivid ruby-red. Intense aromas of fresh red berries, blood orange and cinnamon, with a smoky topnote. Juicy and precise, offering vibrant raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a sexy note of candied rose. The nervy, spice-accented finish shows very good tenacity and energy, with supple tannins coming in late.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Josh Raynolds
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The 2012 Pinot Noir is a solid value that shows classic cola, spice, licorice and red berry fruit on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, straightforward and delicious, it’s a solid red to drink over the coming 3-4 years. Tel. (805) 688-0558; www.gaineyvineyard.com
The 2012 Pinot Noir Vineyard is deep, juicy and explosive on the palate. Dark red cherry, plum, spices, leather and menthol all jump from the glass in this fleshy, exuberant Pinot. The style is textured, forward and fruit-driven, with attractive floral and spice overtones.