2017 Ponzi Pinot Noir Reserve
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Made with a higher proportion of whole cluster than some of the other Pinot Noirs from Ponzi, the 2017 Pinot Noir Reserve Estate Grown has a medium ruby color and pretty scents of blackberries, red cherries, dusty earth and dried flowers. The medium-bodied palate is grainy and refreshing with spicy fruit and a long finish.
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Glistening ruby-red. Expansive red and dark berry preserve, mocha and cola scents reveal complementary candied rose and baking spice nuances. Palate-coating cherry cola and blackberry flavors are sweetened by a late touch of vanilla. Bitter chocolate and anise notes appear on a long, subtly chewy finish framed by well-integrated tannins. Made with 40% whole clusters and raised in 30% new French oak barrels.
Attractive ripe and pure red cherry fruit that is nicely framed in spice, conifer-forest and sweet-earth elements. The palate has a bold heart of concentrated red-cherry flavor and delivers a bold, youthful and succulent finish. Impressive. Drink or hold.