Saintsbury Lee Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir 2016
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The nose opens with black cherry and nutmeg. Dark plum, cherry, earth, and spice dominate the palate while full, ripe tannins and balanced acidity provide the perfect structure.
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Medium-weight and tilted toward the understated side, with a mix of blueberry, wild berry, black tea and savory underbrush notes that make points for delicacy and nuance. Drink now through 2021.
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As early as the 1970s Carneros became known as a source of terrific Pinot Noir, and was one of the first California regions to gain such a reputation. The combination of sunny days, cooling fog and thin clay soils are tailor-made for the variety. Another factor in Pinot Noir’s prominent place here is vintners’ willingness to experiment widely. The history of the grape in Carneros is marked by continuous research into clonal variations, viticultural techniques and site selection. Careful evaluation over time has revealed a signature flavor profile as well. Complex aromas and flavors of cherry, red berry, spice, earth and cola appear time and again in Carneros Pinot Noir. To this day the appellation remains one of California’s standard bearers for the variety.