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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 14
February 7, 2021
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Bohème Pinot Noir Shines in 2018 Masút Vineyard & Winery: Carrying the Flag for Eagle Peak AVA Pinot Noir Kutch Wines Continued on a Path of Enticing and Uniquely Stylistic Pinot Noir in 2019 Other Notable Recently Tasted Pinot Noir Wine Briefs Only Pinot Noir (Liquid Viagra) Will Do on Valentine’s Day Search This Site: |
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![]() ![]() 2015 Gary Farrell Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 14.3% alc., pH 3.37, TA 0.70, 494 cases, $75. Released May 2018. 106 acres of Pinot Noir first planted in 2002 in the new, cool Petaluma Gap AVA. Clones “828” and 667. 85% de-stemmed and 15% whole cluster added later. 5-day cold soak, 10-15 days of extended maceration, aged 16 months on the primary lees in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant aromas of purple and black berry fruits plus fertile earth. A startling attack of boysenberry, black raspberry and dark strawberry fruit with a touch of spice in a mid weight plus style. Flat-out delicious, with amazing length in the mouth and a gracious, flavorful finish. The combination of boisterous fruit, enviable harmony, and polished mouthfeel makes for an invigorating experience. I recently wrote about this vineyard in the PinotFile as it has become one of California’s most provocative sources for Pinot Noir grapes. Score: 94. Reviewed June 29, 2018
Winery: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
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