2018 Senses Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
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The 2018 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a pretty rich, heady wine for the coast. Kirsch, black cherry, spice, new leather, menthol and licorice infuse the 2018 with notable depth. This potent appellation-level Pinot packs a serious punch.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast opens with tones of tar and earth that give way to blackberries, tobacco, woodsmoke and licorice. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy with earth-laced fruits, and it finishes long. 450 cases produced.
As with the Chardonnay, the appellation 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast sees slightly less new oak than the Russian River Valley appellation cuvée and was brought up in just 5-10% new oak. Spiced cherries, blackberries, Asian spices, toasted bread, forest floor, and incense notes all emerge from the glass, and it's beautifully textured, medium-bodied, has ripe tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. It's another terrific wine from this team that will drink nicely for 7-8 years.