2019 Lucia Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard
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Glistening ruby-red. Intensely perfumed red/blue fruit liqueur, potpourri, incense and exotic spice qualities on the expansive nose. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet, penetrating boysenberry, Chambord, candied rose and star anise flavors that show superb detail and energetic lift on the back half. The floral and spice notes echo strongly on a wonderfully long, smooth finish that's framed by supple, even tannins. 30% whole clusters and 40% new French oak.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard is also terrific, with lots of spice red and black fruits, spring flowers, and chalky minerality. It's beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and just about seamless on the palate, and while it brings loads of fruit and texture, it stays beautifully balanced and elegant. It's already impossible to resist yet should cruise for 7-8 years in cold cellars. I'd certainly be thrilled with a bottle on the dinner table.