Eminence Road Farm Winery
Auten Vineyard Pinot Noir
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Really enjoyed this. The last Eminence Road pinot I had (2012 Elizabeth) was excellent too, and yet I can't seem to get a good bottle of cabernet franc from them. Weird. Anyway, this was a very different profile than the Elizabeth, very polished and not at all rustic. The hue in the glass is a very pale rusty red, barely deeper than a poulsard, but again there is absolutely none of the raspiness or funk I've gotten from some of the other wines here. There is a slight buzz of CO2, but very slight and a decant and swirl takes care of most of it. The fruit is past the primary, but still has plenty of sheen and gloss and conveys an essence of fresh wild berry flavors in a presentation that's less about the flesh of the fruit and more about the perfume, with sort of a mulled baking spice succulence. This may come from a cool climate but it has plenty of warmth. It's a truly unique expression of pinot noir that doesn't have an analogue to any other region I can think of. This is the point where I am expected to add a disclaimer of the sort that it is "not for everyone," but I honestly can't think of a single reason why. It isn't rustic, it isn't green, it is just a smooth and super-satisfying comfort wine of a pinot.
Really enjoyed this. The last Eminence Road pinot I had (2012 Elizabeth) was excellent too, and yet I can't seem to get a good bottle of cabernet franc from them. Weird. Anyway, this was a very different profile than the Elizabeth, very polished and not at all rustic. The hue in the glass is a very pale rusty red, barely deeper than a poulsard, but again there is absolutely none of the raspiness or funk I've gotten from some of the other wines here. There is a slight buzz of CO2, but very slight and a decant and swirl takes care of most of it. The fruit is past the primary, but still has plenty of sheen and gloss and conveys an essence of fresh wild berry flavors in a presentation that's less about the flesh of the fruit and more about the perfume, with sort of a mulled baking spice succulence. This may come from a cool climate but it has plenty of warmth. It's a truly unique expression of pinot noir that doesn't have an analogue to any other region I can think of. This is the point where I am expected to add a disclaimer of the sort that it is "not for everyone," but I honestly can't think of a single reason why. It isn't rustic, it isn't green, it is just a smooth and super-satisfying comfort wine of a pinot.
Mar 9th, 2016
Great Pinot for the price. Wild expression with mild tartness to it. Taste of rhubarb. Will buy again.
Great Pinot for the price. Wild expression with mild tartness to it. Taste of rhubarb. Will buy again.
Oct 6th, 2015
Very light. Nice effort. Curious to watch Pinot in this region
Very light. Nice effort. Curious to watch Pinot in this region
Oct 4th, 2015
The softest of the 12 eminence Road Pinots, yet some good.tannins.,, willresolve in a year, delicious
The softest of the 12 eminence Road Pinots, yet some good.tannins.,, willresolve in a year, delicious
May 1st, 2015Unfiltered, unfined Pinot from FLX. Aromatics of bramble berry, red fruit tea and light vanilla notes. Potent juicy black cherry on the palate - almost over the top - with a soft, medium body. Surprising for Finger Lakes fruit in both weight and flavor profile.
Unfiltered, unfined Pinot from FLX. Aromatics of bramble berry, red fruit tea and light vanilla notes. Potent juicy black cherry on the palate - almost over the top - with a soft, medium body. Surprising for Finger Lakes fruit in both weight and flavor profile.
Feb 15th, 2015
Surprisingly good for a Finger Lakes Pinot.
Surprisingly good for a Finger Lakes Pinot.
Jul 12th, 2013
