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2012 Macphail Pratt Vineyard Pinot Noir

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October 31, 2021 - $27

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RATINGS

92+ Robert M. Parker Jr.

...Asian plum sauce, black cherries, spice box and a touch of oak. Full-bodied, rich...

90Burghound.com

A very fresh nose mixes both upper and lower register fruit elements that include plum, black raspberry and red currant aromas that are tinged with just enough spice nuances to add a touch of elegance. There is an appealing sense of verve to the delicious and nicely detailed medium weight flavors that possess good depth and length on the dry-in-the-best-sense finish. Lovely and understated.

90Wine Enthusiast

Wild strawberry, cardamom and clove vie for attention around boysenberry and blueberry ripeness. Intense oak dominates at first, before bowing down to the layers of soft violet and rose.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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.