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2017 Mindego Ridge Pinot Noir

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January 4, 2026 - $26

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

...striking. Succulent dark cherry, plum, sage, menthol and rose petal are some of the many notes that open up in the glass...beautifully lifted, yet deep, with veins of supporting acidity and structure that carry through to the finish, where chalk, white pepper, and blood orange top notes add brightness. A good bit of stems (40%) add aromatic breadth and complexity without overpowering the wine.

93Wine Enthusiast

Dense and earthy aromas of loam, dark sage and bay leaf meet with black plum and baking spice on the nose... Sagebrush, mulberry and wild-plum flavors encounter dark clove, allspice and lavender on the palate.

91The Wine Advocate

...the nose slowly opens to scents of crushed red berries, rhubarb, red and black cherries, soil and a veil of sweet spices with touches of mushroom and tree bark. The palate is medium-bodied, bright and fresh with pure fruits, gentle graininess and a juicy finish.

17.5Jancis Robinson

Scents of cranberry and cherry fruit with a hint of mulling spices. Cherry and cranberry fruit flavours are bright with citrus-peel acidity and suffused with an exotic potpourri, spicy character...muscular tannins coat the mouth and flex as the wine finishes.

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.

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

2017 Mindego Ridge Pinot Noir