When poured, the classic Allen nose of perfume emanates from the glass. Notes of mountain strawberry and black cherry mix with delicate aromas of dried herbs and savory elements. Hints of sandalwood further add complexity to this benchmark Pinot Noir. Flavors of strawberry and cherry stain the palate, while the refined structure, for which Allen is well-known, gently flows through the palate. Hints of Earl Grey tea combine with a gravelly texture on the sublime finish.
2017 Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir
Reviews
93 / Vinous
The 2017 Pinot Noir Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir is nuanced, refined and super-expressive. Silky tannins and bright, floral-infused red berry fruit grace this mid-weight, lifted Pinot. Deceptively medium in body, the Allen will drink well with minimal cellaring, but it should also age gracefully. In this range, the Allen is a wine of subtlety and nuance. A.G.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- pH
- 3.63
- TA
- 0.59g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 16 months
- Barrel Selection
- 44% new, 45% 1 yr., 11% 2 yr.
When to Drink
2020-2027
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