Black Kite, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2015

Jan 16, 2018

By Robert Whitley

  Just another edgy Pinot Noir from the Gap’s Crown Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ho hum. In reality, it’s anything but. The 2015 vintage from Black Kite is front-loaded with high-toned blue and black fruits, shows a gorgeous floral nuance, and is well-proportioned and exquisitely balanced. The finish is long and offers a note of wood spice. The tannins are beautifully integrated so you can drink it with great pleasure now, but the structure suggests it will easily hold in a good cellar for another seven to ten years.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Sonoma Coast

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2015

Score

95

Price

US $ 60.00

Producer

Black Kite