Mt. Carmel Vineyard Pinot Noir

Rich and plush. Big plum and deep cherry. Powerful

Solid. Balanced. Beautiful. Elusive.

This had quite a bit of bite - spicy. Needs 5 more years. Feral back palate. Quite tannic. Turmeric. Peppery. But oh boy 122$.

First swirl—legs run slow, got that elegant grip,
Ruby red robe with a velvet-laced drip.
Nose hits like poetry, rhymes from the vine:
Crushed cherries, rose petals, and that forest floor pine.
Hints of cola, dry herbs, and a whisper of clove,
Silky aromatics from the Sta. Rita Grove.

On the tongue, it’s finesse—ain’t no flex, just flow,
Bright acid in the rhythm, tannins smooth like whoa.
Strawberries play jazz with a mushroomy groove,
Earthy mid-palate got that terroir move

Nose: sleek. Pink roses. Very pretty.

Palate: spice. Intense red fruit. Terrific brightness.

Gets 95+ scores.

2016 vintage.

2016 vintage.

13’ vintage

This wine needs hours to open up and when it does it's beautiful! Lots of fruit and seems like it's still a bit young. I will most likely get another bottle!

Still young but showing well. Great balance. Annual Holiday Dinner