Our Lady of Guadalupe
OLG Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
The 2022 Pinot Noir Our Lady of Guadalupe is a hugely promising wine from Dave Phinney's new OLG Our Lady of Guadalupe label. Aromatic, deep and potent, the 2022 has so much going on. Crushed flowers, spice, plum, menthol and licorice all build in the glass. Hints of pomegranate, new leather and blood orange build into deep, resonant finish. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
The 2022 Pinot Noir Our Lady of Guadalupe is a hugely promising wine from Dave Phinney's new OLG Our Lady of Guadalupe label. Aromatic, deep and potent, the 2022 has so much going on. Crushed flowers, spice, plum, menthol and licorice all build in the glass. Hints of pomegranate, new leather and blood orange build into deep, resonant finish. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
From a vineyard owned by Dave Phinney, this is the only wine made in US from his own vineyard, 2021 bring the first vintage. Medium Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral, herb and complex spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, plum and strawberry with pepper, tea, herbs, cinnamon and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, ripe fruit and warm woody tones. Very Nice! Hard to find, grab a bottle if you see one!
From a vineyard owned by Dave Phinney, this is the only wine made in US from his own vineyard, 2021 bring the first vintage. Medium Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral, herb and complex spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, plum and strawberry with pepper, tea, herbs, cinnamon and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, ripe fruit and warm woody tones. Very Nice! Hard to find, grab a bottle if you see one!
May 1st, 2024
What a fascinating wine, I’m not even sure how they could get it this ripe at that vineyard. This is unconventional pinot noir. The nose is phenomenal. You don’t get the heat at all. Blueberries, raspberry, baking spice, hint of orange, more fruit. Palate is an explosion of fruit but there’s still a huge amount of fall baking spices and pie crust. This is like someone hitting you in the face with a 2x4 of concentrated santa Rita hills Pinot noir. There’s s lot to like, but it’s a big wine. Is that bad? Is it wrong? I’m not sure. It tastes damn good and is balanced, but it is not subtle like a “typical” Pinot noir. I’m not sure I’d buy this much but I’d be interested to try occasionally. I imagine this being a huge crowd pleaser at most times. Knowing his wines, this is exactly what you pay for.
What a fascinating wine, I’m not even sure how they could get it this ripe at that vineyard. This is unconventional pinot noir. The nose is phenomenal. You don’t get the heat at all. Blueberries, raspberry, baking spice, hint of orange, more fruit. Palate is an explosion of fruit but there’s still a huge amount of fall baking spices and pie crust. This is like someone hitting you in the face with a 2x4 of concentrated santa Rita hills Pinot noir. There’s s lot to like, but it’s a big wine. Is that bad? Is it wrong? I’m not sure. It tastes damn good and is balanced, but it is not subtle like a “typical” Pinot noir. I’m not sure I’d buy this much but I’d be interested to try occasionally. I imagine this being a huge crowd pleaser at most times. Knowing his wines, this is exactly what you pay for.
Aug 10th, 2024
I really wish I liked this..especially for an $80 bottle.. but way more cab sauv than pinot noir.. not my jam.. but jammy
I really wish I liked this..especially for an $80 bottle.. but way more cab sauv than pinot noir.. not my jam.. but jammy
Dec 16th, 2023