95 Points - limited Limited new Pinot release from Mount Eden. previous vintage: 95 Points Robert Parker: "The Mount Eden Pinot Noir Estate offers savory, layred aromas of earth and laurel, charcuterie and orange peel, with amaro-laced red and black berries. The palate is grainy and fresh, with a kaleidoscope of spices and a very long finish. It's incredibly appealing now but will benefit from a long decant. 963 cases produced." 93 Points Antonio Galloni: "The Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir is a very pretty, open-knit wine. Crushed rose petal, sweet red berry, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco give the 2017 striking aromatic presence. In 2017, the Mount Eden Pinot is a decidedly forward, silky wine that looks like it will offer its best drinking sooner rather than later. The 2017 was done with 33% whole clusters and saw 50% new barrels."
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2019 vintage. Dead ringer for the 1991 Foxen Santa Maria Valley Pinot. Redolent of blue fruit and menthol with a smattering of various colored (and crushed) peppercorns along with some clove and cola nut. Have never picked up overt menthol/blue fruit affectations in the Santa Cruz Mountains area before. 4.20.23.
2019 vintage. Dead ringer for the 1991 Foxen Santa Maria Valley Pinot. Redolent of blue fruit and menthol with a smattering of various colored (and crushed) peppercorns along with some clove and cola nut. Have never picked up overt menthol/blue fruit affectations in the Santa Cruz Mountains area before. 4.20.23.
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