2021 Big Basin Pinot Noir Alfaro Family Vineyard

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Score 93/100 · Drink 2025-2032, Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate, Apr 2024

The 2021 Pinot Noir Alfaro Family Vineyard is a wonderful expression of the Santa Cruz Mountains, showing cherry blossom, lavender, evergreen and dried clove aromas. The palate is elegant and understated, with a fine bead of salinity propping up its balanced, red-fruited core. The finish is laden with youthful yet restrained tannins that slowly gain intensity with time, suggesting this has some unwinding to do in the cellar.

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94
94/100

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94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
93/100

Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate

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94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2023-2031, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Nov 2023

The 2021 Pinot Noir Alfaro Family Vineyard is a wine of total precision and classy. White pepper, chalk, mint and citrus accents lend nuance to this sculpted, wonderfully vibrant Pinot Noir. I especially admire the vibrancy here. Clean saline notes extend the finish effortlessly.

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Big Basin
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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