2013 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Vineyard
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Vivid red. Expansive aromas of red and dark berry preserves, Moroccan spices and incense take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Fleshy and seamless in the mouth, offering intense, densely packed, mineral-tinged raspberry and blueberry flavors and a hint of candied lavender. Finishes seamless, sweet and extremely long, featuring an echo of sweet red fruit, supple tannins and resonating florality. (JR)
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Terrific aromas of strawberry and rose petal with a superb energy and vibrance. Full body, incredible power and depth with a fabulous balance and intensity. A tightly wound ball of silky. Superb quality here. Better in 2020. *#25 in James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2016*
The 2013 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch includes 30% whole cluster and was aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. It has a rather broody bouquet at first - Morello cherry and boysenberry, the whole cluster imparting subtle sous-bois aromas. It just needs some bottle age to open. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp red cherries and fresh strawberry; it has fine tannins and a harmonious, sensual finish that is sophisticated and plain delicious. This is a great Pinot Noir from Soter.
The 2013 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch includes 30% whole cluster and was aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. It has a rather broody bouquet at first - Morello cherry and boysenberry, the whole cluster imparting subtle sous-bois aromas. It just needs some bottle age to open. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp red cherries and fresh strawberry; it has fine tannins and a harmonious, sensual finish that is sophisticated and plain delicious. This is a great Pinot Noir from Soter. (NM)