Structure for aging is the calling card here, with layered cherry, strawberry and rhubarb carried on firm acidity, gentle oak toast and supple tannin. It’s just starting to loosen up, and has a long life ahead. Decant well if you decide to go in near term, or age this one up to 15 years. Bravo! A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Neely Wine, Santa Cruz Mountains (California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Rich Cook