Emeritus Vineyards Pinot Hill Pinot Noir 2018
USA, Sonoma Coast
Pinot Noir
MG
Madison Garzoli (attending)
Managing Director, Sonoma County Vintners
AP
Alexia Pellegrini (attending)
Principal / Owner, Pellegrini-Olivet Lane
CM
Christopher Mattson (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Three Sticks Wines
EB
Erin Brooks (attending)
Principal / Owner, Ernest Vineyards
MJ
Mari Jones (attending)
Principal / Owner, Emertius Vineyards
CC
Cabell Coursey (attending)
Principal / Owner, Coursey Graves Wines
Description
Due to the steep hillsides and thick fog layer that blankets the vineyard, Pinot Hill has small berries and clusters. As a result, there is a depth and darkness to this wine that is mesmerizing. On the nose, brooding layers of old growth forest floor, brambly thickets, graphite minerality and sea spray mingle with voluptuous aromas of boysenberry, huckleberry and elderberry. While the deep resonant flavors are echoed on the palate, they carry themselves with a dynamic grace, framed by sweet, juicy tannins and hints of burnt orange marmalade, mahogany and roasted chestnuts.
Awards
94 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
Certifications
Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry