2014 Sandhi Pinot Noir Rinconada

Planted in the late 1990s on a north-facing slope with shallow, silica-based soils. Deeper toned aromatics and more savoury than the bright, lifted La Côte. Deliciously meaty with mushroom reduction and just enough fruit spun through to complete the wine nicely. Delicious and satisfying with lightly tactile tannins well carried by the wash of acidity and mineral elements throughout. Crystalline and stimulating mineral length through the long finish. The Rinconada does well with air as the flavours open further, gaining complexity, and the tannin weds to the acidity. (ECB)