2012 Wind Gap Pinot Noir
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Bright ruby-red. Sexy, highly perfumed scents of black raspberry, smoky minerals and fresh flowers. Suave and silky on the palate, offering sweet red berry liqueur flavors, lively mineral lift and a strong note of candied rose. Silky tannins build on the finish and add structure to this sharply focused midweight, which features lingering floral and mineral qualities.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Sweet red cherries, orange peel, cranberries, mint and sweet spices lift from the glass in the 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast). Beautifully direct, focused and nuanced, the 2012 boasts terrific intensity, breadth and richness. This is a gorgeous, entry-level wine with tons of appeal. The vineyard sites are Gap's Crown, Sunchase, Griffin's Lair and Black Knight.