2022 Ceritas Pinot Noir Cuvée Annabelle
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The medium ruby 2022 Pinot Noir Cuvee Annabelle comes from a very exposed site along the West Sonoma Coast and boasts a fantastic and spicy nose of gravelly rich earth, Asian spice, cranberries, cinnamon, and bergamot. The palate is packed with tension and salty freshness, with a muscular structure and a great finish. Never mistake its power for being heavy, as there is outstanding linear energy and a delicate warmth on the long finish. Drink over the next 15 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2022 Pinot Noir Annabelle's Block is a blend of Swan Clone planted in 1988 Clone 777 planted in 1998. Silky textured and perfumed aromatics grace this exquisite, nuanced Pinot Noir. All the elements are so well balanced. Crushed red berry fruit, orange peel, spice and white pepper are some of the many nuances that open with some coaxing. This is so pure, so elegant.
About the producer
Created in 2005 by John Raytek, Ceritas is one of California’s most exciting producers. The project is focused on making single-site wines from Northern California’s coastal regions, largely Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.