Anyone tasted this new pinot?
Is the vineyard in Armenia?
Nope. It’s Sonoma Coast.
Wine has been reviewed a little bit already:
Glenn Frederiksen & Bob Johnson
WineLinesOnline
90 Points/Gold Medal Wine
“This is the premier release from winemaker MacPhail’s own estate vineyard. With friend and vineyard consultant Jim Pratt, a total of eight clones were selected to provide the texture, depth and complexity that MacPhail prefers. As one might expect from a vineyard that is only in its fourth leaf, the color is lighter, a transparent garnet hue. Ashy smoke and clove are prominent in the nose, followed by green tea, delicate red cherry, light strawberry, and earth. Airy, almost ethereal in texture on the palate, it hints at what the vines will deliver in vintages to come. As the vines reach maturity, the sleekness and refinement of this Estate bottling should be among the best in the New World.” October 2014
Anthony Dias Blue, Sommelier Journal
90 Points
“Silky and smooth with bright savory style;
candied cherries and spice with toasty oak and deep flavors of oak and dried berries.”
December/January, 2014-15
Peg Melnik, Press Democrat
/Impressive/Highly Recommended
“Bright fruit marries well with a touch of earthiness in this pinot. Aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate and dried herbs. Worth the splurge.”
November 18, 2014
Had a MacPhail (not sure which) at a restaurant in Sonoma this summer and loved it, and promised myself I would search it out. Thanks for the reminder. I think their tasting room is open now… it wasn’t at the time… so I will have to pop by for a visit.