Longoria Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

$44.99

The Longoria 2012 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir is a stunning single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the famous Pinot country of Santa Rita Hills where Richard Longoria has been handcrafting superb wines since 1982. 92 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Regional pioneer Rick Longoria delivers a savory, earthy wine from the vineyard he planted, with meaty aromas of shiitake and porcini mushrooms, black slate, cedar and fresh pomegranate. The palate is more reliant on peppery spice, rose-petal florals and dried herbs than fruit, though dried cherries make an appearance, especially on the lasting finish. It's great now, but will thrive for at least a decade." 91 Point Robert Parker: "My favorite red in the lineup, the 2012 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard's dark ruby color is followed by terrific notes of black raspberry and plum fruits, licorice and hints of violets. Medium to full-bodied, layered and nicely structured, it shows the vintage's rounded texture, yet it also has solid underlying structure. Aged 14 months in 30% new French oak and from the loamy, clay and shale soils of the Sta. Rita Hills, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 5-7 years."

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Ratings on Delectable

Rebecca Fletcher Delectable Pro

Floral, violet, earth, spice, red cherry. M+ acid, m front tannin, m body. M+ intensity. Tart cranberry, red cherry and raspberry. Long finish.

Floral, violet, earth, spice, red cherry. M+ acid, m front tannin, m body. M+ intensity. Tart cranberry, red cherry and raspberry. Long finish.

9.3

Chip Hughes Delectable Pro

Roasted plums, game birds, Chinese five spice. Big-framed, built to last. Exceptional.

Roasted plums, game birds, Chinese five spice. Big-framed, built to last. Exceptional.

9.3

Rebecca Fletcher Delectable Pro

Earth, mint, red fruit, wet leaves and black pepper. M+ acid, rough tannins. Needs more time.

Earth, mint, red fruit, wet leaves and black pepper. M+ acid, rough tannins. Needs more time.

9.5

Winery Explorers

We have always loved this Pinot....floral, baking spices, and ocean breezes.

We have always loved this Pinot....floral, baking spices, and ocean breezes.

9.4

Linda McMillin

Great fruit and spice! Loved it.

Great fruit and spice! Loved it.

9.3

David R

Among the elite if California pinots. Berry fruits and vanilla notes. Better the first day opened than the 2nd

Among the elite if California pinots. Berry fruits and vanilla notes. Better the first day opened than the 2nd

9.5

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