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2019 Black Kite Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

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September 3, 2023 - $32

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Delivers a nice juicy burst of red and black cherry and blackberry compote flavors allied to a sleek structure, while singed anise, apple wood and black tea pour in on the finish...showy and toasty style, but has the goods to back it up.

92James Suckling

Aromas of wild strawberry, sea breeze, nori and pitted cherry. Medium- to full-bodied with slightly firm tannins. Subtle concentration, with wet minerals and crushed herbs adding definition.

91Jeb Dunnuck

...delivers aromas of crushed roses, ripe raspberry, and a touch of cola spice. It displays its oak spice with vanilla and baking spice that lingers on the palate, with dried cranberry and orange peel.

16Jancis Robinson

Baked black cherries, Chambord liqueur, vanilla, dried orange peel, boozy and high acid.

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.