In a world of Pinot Noir gone wild, the ’09 Gainey is a refreshing throwback to the days of common sense in winemaking. That would mean Pinot Noir that respects finesse and elegance at the expense of power. This vintage of Gainey’s Sta. Rita Hills Pinot is a lovely wine, well balanced, fresh and showing aromas of strawberry, Bing cherry and raspberry, with a spicy backnote. It is nicely proportioned, with firm acidity and fine tannins.
Gainey Vineyards, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
By Robert Whitley