Another stellar effort from Jeff Gaffner, this time from Santa Lucia Highlands, and he really lets the terroir sing in this bottling. Deep black cherry and damp earth aromas are joined by notes of leaf and a tough of bright raspberry. The palate has beautiful grip and length, with the fruit and spice presented in a dry style that is still integrating, but promises to gain elegance and complexity with a few years in the bottle. Soaring wine!
Black Kite, Santa Lucia Highlands (California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook