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2018 Goldeneye Split Rail Vineyard Pinot Noir

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March 31, 2024 - $41

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RATINGS

96Wine Enthusiast

Tempting strawberry and sweet plum aromas lead to rich, gentle cherry and spiced plum flavors in this broad, mouthfilling wine that's well bolstered by fine-grained tannins. The fruit flavors get deeper and more concentrated with more sipping, and the finish lingers nicely.

94James Suckling

A savory, ash note to the nose, along with aromas of red and black fruit, rosemary and thyme. Full-bodied with pleasant salinity, which articulates the red-fruit and floral character, turning the palate rather succulent and juicy. Silky tannins. White pepper comes through. Very tasty.

93Wine Spectator

Vibrant, savory and well-spiced, with flavors of dried berry and cherry that are flanked by plenty of cedary and minerally notes. The rich finish is loaded with accents of hot stone, slate and underbrush.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Mendocino County, Anderson Valley

Mendocino AVA was established in 1984 and amended in 1989. It includes numerous sub-appellations. Mendocino AVA is entirely within Mendocino County, and the AVA is known for its Mediterranean climate. Vintners successfully grow Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. In cooler parts of the region Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are also grown. Mendocino County is home to nearly 600 vineyards, and many have been certified organic for decades, thanks to the region’s famous “green and sustainable” approach to agriculture and nearly everything else. Mendocino was named for 16th century explorers, a pair of brothers whose last name was Mendoza. Winemaking, however, didn’t start until the 19th century when some would-be gold miners decided it was more profitable to make wine than to pan for gold. Italian immigrants in the late 19th century continued to establish winemaking ventures.

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.