2016 ROAR Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard has a medium ruby color, and the nose gives up graphite-tinged cranberries, blackberries and red cherries with accents of underbrush, tree bark and dried citrus peel. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled and earthy with bright citrus accents and great freshness, finishing very long.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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One of the finest wines I’ve tasted from this estate is the 2016 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard. This beauty comes from a mix of the Pisoni and Calera clones and was brought up in 60% new barrels. A huge perfume of black raspberries, kirsch, crushed flowers, and violets as well as the classic iron note that’s common from this site all flow to a medium-bodied Pinot Noir that’s perfectly balanced on the palate. It’s a rich, powerful wine, yet it just glides over the palate, with thrilling purity of fruit and a great finish. It’s a profound Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Bright ruby-red. Ripe, spice-accented black raspberry, vanilla, incense and cola scents on the deeply perfumed nose. Offers intense red berry liqueur, floral pastille and spicecake flavors that are lifted and given spine by a smoky mineral quality. Concentrated as well as surprisingly energetic and focused, finishing with excellent persistence, velvety tannins and lingering floral and spice character.