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2017 Gainey Limited Selection Pinot Noir

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

93Wine Enthusiast

Juicy and ripe boysenberry fruit is lifted by pinches of baking spice...strong fruit character continues on the sip with ripe berries and gingerbread spices, but it's cut by a potent acidity that drives into the finish.

92.5CellarTracker

91The Wine Advocate

...aromas of crushed black cherries, warm blackberries, bergamot, loamy earth and moss-covered bark. Light to medium-bodied with lively fruit in the mouth plus earthy accents, it has bright acidity and a long finish.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley AVA is home to more wineries than any other area in Santa Barbara County. The appellation was established in 1983 and it includes a total of 76,800 acres, of which 1,500 acres are vineyards. Chardonnay is the dominant grape in this appellation, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The appellation runs east and west with temperatures and microclimates changing significantly from warmer in the east to cool by the time the district gets close to the Pacific Ocean. In recent years Rhone-style wines have been successfully made here, and vineyards now are also planted to Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Mourvedre and Marsanne.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2017 Gainey Limited Selection Pinot Noir