very lifted aromatics, prominent herbal and floral notes; 13.5% ABV; 2014 vintage is all sourced from Sanford & Benedict, 35% whole cluster inclusion, 82% Mt. Eden clone, 18% Gamay clone, aged in mostly neutral (only 10% new) French oak
very lifted aromatics, prominent herbal and floral notes; 13.5% ABV; 2014 vintage is all sourced from Sanford & Benedict, 35% whole cluster inclusion, 82% Mt. Eden clone, 18% Gamay clone, aged in mostly neutral (only 10% new) French oak
Apr 28th, 2019
Expressive floral, savory and mineral notes give the 2016 Pinot Noir Old Guard much of its super-distinctive personality. Hints of crushed rocks, graphite, blueberry and lavender develop in the glass. Above all else, though, the 2016 is a wine of structural intensity and persistence. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)
Expressive floral, savory and mineral notes give the 2016 Pinot Noir Old Guard much of its super-distinctive personality. Hints of crushed rocks, graphite, blueberry and lavender develop in the glass. Above all else, though, the 2016 is a wine of structural intensity and persistence. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)
Nov 29th, 2018
strawberries, white pepper, leather, burnt match tightly wound and a bit closed. Needs time. Decant this.
strawberries, white pepper, leather, burnt match tightly wound and a bit closed. Needs time. Decant this.
1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2014
Really delicious Pinot Noir! Rich red fruits, floral.. lavender...vanilla...velvet smooth...The 14.1 Alc. Is hiding somewhere! Long work day...election results?
Really delicious Pinot Noir! Rich red fruits, floral.. lavender...vanilla...velvet smooth...The 14.1 Alc. Is hiding somewhere! Long work day...election results?
Nov 5th, 2020
Fresh and silky Pinot with a great nose.
Fresh and silky Pinot with a great nose.
May 27th, 2019
Extremely floral, smooth, fruity. Not bitter in the slightest. Incredible!
Extremely floral, smooth, fruity. Not bitter in the slightest. Incredible!
Feb 16th, 2019
Enjoyed this on 2017 New Year's Eve.
Enjoyed this on 2017 New Year's Eve.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Awesome Pinot from Southern California, almost a natural wine quality to it in a good way
Awesome Pinot from Southern California, almost a natural wine quality to it in a good way
Nov 15th, 2017
Really like this one. Tasty and restrained.
Really like this one. Tasty and restrained.
Oct 30th, 2017Dark ruby in color. The nose is somewhat closed now but subtle notes of dried berries and tea are apparent with time. Restrained in style compared with many of its California peers, the ripe dark fruit is balanced by nice freshness and structure from 25% whole cluster fermentation. With only 10% new oak, the Sanford & Benedict fruit is really allowed to shine. Would be nice to see how it evolves with more time in the bottle.
Dark ruby in color. The nose is somewhat closed now but subtle notes of dried berries and tea are apparent with time. Restrained in style compared with many of its California peers, the ripe dark fruit is balanced by nice freshness and structure from 25% whole cluster fermentation. With only 10% new oak, the Sanford & Benedict fruit is really allowed to shine. Would be nice to see how it evolves with more time in the bottle.
Sep 24th, 2016
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
