2012 Gainey Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills

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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Josh Raynolds, Dec 2014

Vivid ruby-red. Intense aromas of fresh red berries, blood orange and cinnamon, with a smoky topnote.  Juicy and precise, offering vibrant raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a sexy note of candied rose.  The nervy, spice-accented finish shows very good tenacity and energy, with supple tannins coming in late.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

90
90/100

Josh Raynolds

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88 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2018, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Aug 2014

The 2012 Pinot Noir is a solid value that shows classic cola, spice, licorice and red berry fruit on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, straightforward and delicious, it’s a solid red to drink over the coming 3-4 years. Tel. (805) 688-0558; www.gaineyvineyard.com

89 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Drink 2014-2018, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jul 2014

The 2012 Pinot Noir Vineyard is deep, juicy and explosive on the palate. Dark red cherry, plum, spices, leather and menthol all jump from the glass in this fleshy, exuberant Pinot. The style is textured, forward and fruit-driven, with attractive floral and spice overtones.

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Gainey Vineyard
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Red

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Dry

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