Lea (Tensley) Morman Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

$47.99

A fantastic new Pinot from Lea Tensley, wife of Joe Tensley who makes some of our favorite Syrahs from Santa Barbara. Lea's focus is Pinot and this is one of the best buys of the year. 93 Points Robert Parker: "One of my favorites in the lineup, the 2013 Pinot Noir Mormann Vineyard comes from the northern part of the AVA and beach sand-like soils. A textbook Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, it offers impressive spice, dried flowers and fresh earth-like qualities to go with a core of wild strawberry and darker-styled fruit. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, layered and with solid richness, it’s a savory, classic effort to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years. Made by Jennifer Lea Tensley, these are first-rate Pinot Noirs (and a Chardonnay) that have singular, individual characters. They don’t skimp on fruit or texture, yet they also have plenty of earthy, savory characteristics to go with that core of sweet fruit that California provides. In addition, they represent superb values!.

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Ratings on Delectable

Frank Kuo

Color of light clear ruby with touch of brown note. Nose is beautiful, perfumed with cherry sweetness, mushroom note, right amount of spice, some hotness from the alcohol, and some strawberry. Really tasty sip with ripe strawberries, just right amount of sweetness, refreshingly zesty and spicy, and very solid structure. Aftertaste of tinkering Coca-Cola is a highlight.

Color of light clear ruby with touch of brown note. Nose is beautiful, perfumed with cherry sweetness, mushroom note, right amount of spice, some hotness from the alcohol, and some strawberry. Really tasty sip with ripe strawberries, just right amount of sweetness, refreshingly zesty and spicy, and very solid structure. Aftertaste of tinkering Coca-Cola is a highlight.

9.4

Steve Raymond

Incredible wine from the Tensley family in Santa Barbara/Los Olivos

Incredible wine from the Tensley family in Santa Barbara/Los Olivos

9.9

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.