2004 Pinot Noir Mount Harlan Jensen
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A dense, powerful wine, the 2004 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard boasts serious depth and intensity. Sweet tobacco, game, autumn leaves, smoke and licorice hit the palate with a rush of pure texture. The 2004 has more than enough density to drink well for another handful of years, although it will always remain a bit burly.
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Medium red. Suave raspberry and cherry aromas are underscored by sexy oak spice and pungent herbs. Round and fleshy, with seductively tactile red and dark berry flavors, gentle acid lift and an exotic anise quality. Impressively fresh and sweet, with a long, spicy finish.
This venerable winery, which has thirty years of history (long by California standards), has turned out a bevy of new releases. The dark ruby/purple-tinged, spicy, full-bodied 2004 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard reveals a stunningly complex nose of roasted meat, sweet red and black currants, cherries, earth, and spice. With excellent structure, acidity, and length, it should be another terrific example of this vineyard. Exceptionally long and rich, it should be cellared for 2-3 years and enjoyed over the following 15. Tel. (831) 637-9170; Fax (831) 637-9070
About the producer
Discover the wines from Josh Jensen’s pioneering estate in the Mount Harlan AVA, crafting elegant Pinot Noir from limestone soils in California