2014 Lucia Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard
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75% whole bunch. 15 months in oak (40% new). Granite. Owned by two Garys – hence apostrophe outside the s! Glossy, black-cherry liqueur aromas. Sweet oak influence, semi-firm tannins that leave a furry coating on the palate. Extrovert and attention-grabbing. A world away from the subtle Syrah style – yet there is nuance and elegance on the length. (RH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Light, bright crimson. Sweet and polished with the fruit having (just) trumped the oak. Assertive with a future. (JR)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is a classic effort from this impeccably run estate. Black raspberries, black cherry, crushed flowers, earthy notes and even a hint of truffle all emerge from this beautifully proportioned, layered, medium-bodied and silky textured beauty. Showing the core of sweet fruit that's the hallmark of this appellation, it has fine, yet present tannin, good acidity and more and more of the classic Garys' vineyard minerality showing on the finish. Drink this stunning Pinot Noir through 2024.
Bright ruby-red. Heady, floral- and spice-accented aromas of ripe red and dark berries, vanilla and incense, lifted by a smoky mineral quality. Sappy, impressively deep and pure, offering alluringly sweet black raspberry, cherry cola, and candied rose flavors and a hint of star anise that builds in the glass. The floral and vanilla notes come back emphatically on the finish, which hangs on with superb tenacity and lingering sweetness.