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2017 Black Kite Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

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May 7, 2023 - $56

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

...beautifully layered and complex wine... Weighty and expansive on the palate, it opens in rose petal and compost, evolving to show velvety texture and tannin and bright, crisp pomegranate and dark cherry.

93Vinous / IWC

Red and blue fruit preserve, vanilla, rose oil and sandalwood aromas show excellent clarity, and a smoky nuance builds in the glass. Concentrated black raspberry, boysenberry and bitter cherry flavors turn more lively as the wine stretches out. Finishes bright, sappy and very long, with gentle tannic grip and repeating vanilla and floral notes.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...ripe strawberries and darker berry fruits...plenty of piney, foresty, and herbal notes, medium-bodied richness, a solid spine of acidity, and a great finish...beautifully balanced and has ripe tannins...

91The Wine Advocate

...aromas of tar, Bing cherries, underbrush and fresh cranberries with touches of potpourri...medium-bodied palate offers bright, fresh, spicy fruits with a silky frame and long finish.

91Wine Spectator

Well-structured, with slate and cast iron notes flanking the dried cherry and plum tart flavors, accented by hints of paprika. Features a tannic finish, revealing details of dried rose petal.

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.