2015 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Southeast Block Reserve
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Brilliant red. A sexy, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, incense, cola and potpourri, and a smoky mineral overtone builds in the glass. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering intense raspberry liqueur, cherry cola and spicecake flavors and a suave vanilla accent. Shows outstanding clarity and lift on the youthfully tannic finish, which leaves a sappy red fruit preserve note behind.
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Josh Raynolds
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Coming from Pommard clone vines planted in 1979, the 2015 Pinot Noir Southeast Block has a pale to medium ruby-purple color and conjures notions of cherry cordial, raspberry preserves and mulberries on the nose with touches of baking spice, chocolate box and anise, plus a waft of black soil. The palate is wonderfully spicy and earthy, with a medium-bodied core of flesh well-framed by velvety tannins and great freshness, finishing with lingering cinnamon and clove notes.