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2019 Chamisal Vineyards Morrito Pinot Noir

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

Dark aromas of roasted plum, nutmeg, mace and charred fennel make for a rich, heady nose on this top-end bottling from the historic regional producer. The palate is unabashed and hearty, with sharp sumac and sandalwood spice notes giving depth to the plum and mulberry core.

93Vinous / IWC

...highly fragrant bouquet evokes ripe red berries, incense and candied flowers, and a smoky mineral accent... Lively and penetrating on the palate, offering intense cherry cola and raspberry flavors accented by an exotic spice nuance. Fine-grained and precise, with excellent finishing clarity, resonating spiciness and subtle, well-judged tannins.

93James Suckling

A rich pinot with ripe cherries, grilled plums, chocolate orange, mocha, smoke and undergrowth on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with sleek tannins and bright acidity. Ripe and spicy, yet taut and structured, too. Flavorful and concentrated with excellent length.

91Jeb Dunnuck

...pure, exotic bouquet of both ripe raspberry, blueberries, spring flowers, and incense...carries to a lifted, pretty, complex Pinot Noir with terrific purity of fruit, supple tannins, and no hard edges.

90The Wine Advocate

...has scents of cranberries, blackberries, aniseed, charcuterie and underbrush...medium-bodied palate has a core of earth-laced fruits, juicy acidity and a spicy finish.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley

Edna Valley AVA is within San Luis Obispo County, and within the large Central Coast AVA. Edna Valley became an AVA in 1982 and it includes 22,400 acres of extremely fertile land blessed with a long growing season. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the principal grapes, though Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Albarino, Grenache, Viognier, Merlot and Petite Sirah also are grown. Spanish missionaries were growing grape vines in the Edna Valley in the 18th century, but the valley’s modern wine industry took off in the 1970s. Today there are more than 50 Edna Valley wineries.

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

2019 Chamisal Vineyards Morrito Pinot Noir