2016 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
purely domestic wine report, 91 points
Description
Pinot noirs are always fascinating from Wildcat Mountain! At once bright, minerally, edgy and rich. With unique aromas and flavors of cedar, strawberry jam, clay, black tea, rose hips, red fruits, balsamic and even a hint of jalapeno. The texture is graceful and lingers on seemingly forever with accents of coffee, tobacco, black raspberry and dark plum… divine. 314 cases made
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Tasting Notes
Pinot noirs are always fascinating from Wildcat Mountain! At once bright, minerally, edgy and rich. With unique aromas and flavors of cedar, strawberry jam, clay, black tea, rose hips, red fruits, balsamic and even a hint of jalapeno. The texture is graceful and lingers on seemingly forever with accents of coffee, tobacco, black raspberry and dark plum… divine.
Vineyard Notes
13 barrels / 314 cases made
Ratings
92 International Wine Report
Vintage |
2016 |
Varietal |
Pinot Noir |
Varietal Composition |
100%
Pinot Noir
|
Appellation |
Sonoma Coast |
Barrel Aging |
19 months
54%
New French oak
|
Size |
750 ml |