2019 ROAR Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard
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Glistening ruby-red. Displays vibrant, mineral- and spice-accented red fruit and floral scents, along with suggestions of incense, vanilla and cola. Silky and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet Chambord, boysenberry, spicecake and mocha flavors and a bracing suggestion of blood orange. Finishes extremely long and precise, with subtle tannic grip and the floral and spice notes repeating. 75% new French oak.
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard comes from more granitic soils and is a slightly warmer micro-climate, located at the southern end of the appellation, furthest away from Monterey Bay. It's a more mineral-laced, savory wine that leads with earthy nuances of redcurrants, dried herbs, black tea, and baking spices. Stunning on the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied and has a great, great mid-palate, lots of perfectly ripe tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It's not far off the brilliant 2018 and certainly one of the finest Pinot Noirs in California.