This is a true reserve bottling, evidenced by the selection of only 15 of 80 barrels, all of which were tasted blind over a dozen times. That’s what I call work! The cool climate is on display, with a lighter styled mix of cranberry, cherry, strawberry, spice, dusty earth and sea spray aromas and flavors. Give this some unwinding time in a decanter before serving alongside an herb driven dish. Contains clones 777, Pommard, 115 and 828.
Albatross Ridge, Carmel Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook