2014 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills
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Moving to the 2014s, the appellation release 2014 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills offers lots of red fruits, loamy, sandy, earthy characteristics, medium-body and a silky, polished texture. Readers looking for a classic representation of this appellation should grab a bottle as it really shows the more savory, spicy and earthy nuances that are the hallmark of the Sta. Rita Hills.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Josh Raynolds
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Dark ruby. Expressive dark berry, floral pastille and white pepper scents show very good clarity. Sappy and gently sweet, offering juicy black raspberry and cherry flavors that show no rough edges. Fruit-driven and seamless in style; a suave floral note defines the long, gently tannic finish.
The 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) is bold, juicy and forward, with plenty of character, especially for its modest price. Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar and leather are pushed forward in a super-affordable, delicious Pinot to drink over the next 2-3 years.
Light, bright red. Spice-laced aromas of fresh strawberry and redcurrant, with a hint of white pepper emerging with air. Taut, linear and nervy on the palate, offering bitter cherry and red berry skin flavors and a touch of black tea. Closes with repeating spiciness, good energy and very soft tannins. This would be delicious with a light chill, à la Beaujolais.