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2015 Miner Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir

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May 25, 2025 - $36

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...opulently scented of Chinese five spice, black cherries and mulberries with hints of star anise, dried herbs and lavender plus a waft of cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied, the palate reveals wonderful freshness and a firm, fine-grained texture, framing the bold, sexy fruit beautifully.

92Vinous / IWC

... Powerful black raspberry, cherry pit, exotic spice and floral scents take on a smoky mineral quality... Smooth, weighty and seamless on the palate, offering vibrant red and dark berry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight and become sweeter with air. Smoke and white pepper notes come up on the clinging finish, which features smooth tannins and an echo of sappy dark berries.

90Jeb Dunnuck

...beautiful bouquet of ripe raspberries, rose petals, and sweet spice. Downright Burgundian on the palate with its juicy, racy acidity and light texture, it stays balanced and elegant, with a great finish....vibrant and juicy.

PRODUCER

Miner

Miner is in the Oakville appellation. It was founded by Dave and Emily Miner. Dave Miner was a software executive and Emily had worked in the wine industry. Their debut vintage was in 1996. Gary Brookman is winemaker and he worked previously at Joseph Phelps, among other places. Miner makes a large portfolio of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Tempranillo.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is a 12-mile long, narrow strip of an appellation wedged along the eastern hillsides of the Santa Lucia mountain range. Given its proximity to Big Sur and the Gabilan Mountain Range to the northeast, Santa Lucia a cool-climate wine growing district. Morning sun is often followed by maritime winds and fog in the afternoon, a weather pattern that prolongs the growing season and means long, gentle ripening of the grapes. Spanish missionaries planted vineyards in the district in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that modern winemakers planted vineyards and began making high quality wine. The district received AVA status in 1991 and today there are 6,000 vineyard acres in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Pinot Noir is the dominant grape planted, followed by Chardonnay and Riesling.

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

2015 Miner Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir