2019 Tolosa - Pinot Noir Primera
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Primera was matured in 28% new oak and comes from blocks from across the estate. It has a pale ruby-purple color and aromas of red and black cherries, iron, bitter citrus, licorice and pipe tobacco. The medium-bodied palate offers grainy tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity countering its concentrated fruits. It's a Pinot Noir with loads of stuffing that paints a beautiful picture of the potential for excellence in Edna Valley. It will continue to unwind in bottle over the next 3-5 years. 1,027 cases were produced.
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Deep garnet. Impressively expressive, spice- and mineral-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry cola, boysenberry and succulent flowers on the powerfully scented nose. Juicy red berry liqueur, candied rose and exotic spice flavors stain the palate, braced by a core of smoky minerality. Concentrated as well as lively in character, with a sexy floral quality emerging on the extremely persistent finish, which features a reverberating red fruit note and discreet tannins.
As to the reds, the 2019 Pinot Noir Primera has ripe cherry and berry fruits as well as notes of spring flowers. This is all about finesse and elegance and is medium-bodied, has ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish. Destemmed and brought up in 28% new barrels, drink it over the coming 7-8 years or so. This is the finest lineup I’ve tasted from Tolosa, and winemaker Frederic Delivert continues to up the quality here. While these came mostly from the cooler Edna Valley in the past, it looks like they’ve branched out and the lineup includes a bevy of wines from throughout California. In general, this are cool-climate, lower alcohol wines that shine more for their classic, elegant, and complex profiles.