McHenry Vineyard
Swan Clone Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
The 2014 McHenry “Swan Clone” pours a garnet color with translucent core and medium viscosity. Medium+ intensity…nearing high intensity with some signs of VA which is not unusual for this producer. Fascinating notes of cherry cola, cool damp earth, mushrooms, sandalwood, saw dust, and Szechwan chili sauce on the nose. One the palate, the wine is dry with high acid and medium tannin. Notes of tart cherry, tart plum, bergamot and some mild baking spice. Just a touch thin for my liking, but I’m being really picky because there’s a lot to love here for me. Only 80 cases made.
The 2014 McHenry “Swan Clone” pours a garnet color with translucent core and medium viscosity. Medium+ intensity…nearing high intensity with some signs of VA which is not unusual for this producer. Fascinating notes of cherry cola, cool damp earth, mushrooms, sandalwood, saw dust, and Szechwan chili sauce on the nose. One the palate, the wine is dry with high acid and medium tannin. Notes of tart cherry, tart plum, bergamot and some mild baking spice. Just a touch thin for my liking, but I’m being really picky because there’s a lot to love here for me. Only 80 cases made.
Nov 7th, 2021Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, grapefruit, freshly cut grass, nail polish remover, hint of barnyard...this is what Pinot Noir can do when you have the land and a soft hand. Brilliant.
Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, grapefruit, freshly cut grass, nail polish remover, hint of barnyard...this is what Pinot Noir can do when you have the land and a soft hand. Brilliant.
Jun 27th, 2019