Here is a beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that shows its provenance with some damp earth minerality, which sits in tension against black cherry, cedar spice and soft oak toast. There’s some weight here, but the acidity balances things well, and the finish lingers long with full integration showing already. You may have heard that 2018 Pinots from the Central Coast are looking good, and this is just another piece of evidence.
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Rich Cook