2019 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard
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Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard is rustic to begin, with accents of tar, tobacco and bay leaves over an intense core of dark red fruit. The palate is full-bodied with abundant, gently chewy tannins, bright freshness and a long, earth-laced finish.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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One of the region’s iconic vineyards. Aged 16 months in 55% new French oak. The nose carries a bevy of perfumed baking spices with a mix of sweet earth and sautéed mushrooms. The palate shifts to sweet woods, sprinkled cardamom and clove, and a backdrop of cherries and plums poured over sautéed mushrooms. This is a richer palate with a velvety mouthfeel and a crack of mixed peppercorn through the finish. A fuller wash of flavour for those wanting more power to their Pinot. The richer character does hide the nuance of the region to some degree, putting the focus more on cellar choices, but it should be said it is a wine that will deliver for those wanting that richer style and it delivers the Anderson Valley’s mouth-watering acidity alongside fine-grained tannin. (ECB)