2018 ROAR Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard
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Deep, brilliant scarlet. A complex, expressively perfumed bouquet evokes spice-tinged red and blue fruits, exotic spices and potpourri, along with a deeper cola nuance and a hint of smoky minerality. Energetic and seamless on the palate, offering finely etched raspberry, boysenberry, lavender pastille and spicecake flavors underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Finishes extremely long and spicy, with polished tannins and resonating floral and berry notes.
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Aged 10 months in 61% new French oak, the medium ruby-purple colored 2018 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard has a nose of cranberries, blueberries, forest floor, blood orange and dried violet. Medium-bodied, the palate is concentrated and super perfumed with a finely grainy frame, great juiciness and bright citrusy accents, finishing long and layered. 683 cases produced.
Mulled cherries, wild strawberries, iodine, sappy herbs, and a touch of forest floor all emerge from the 2018 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard. Nicely balanced, it has a wonderful texture and sweet tannins, and is just a classy, complex Pinot Noir. Coming from a mix of clones (943, Calera, Pisoni, and Swan) and brought up in 61% new French oak, drink it over the coming 8-10 years.