Brooding and mysterious, the 2017 vintage is a blockbuster of a wine. Dark fruited at the core, there is a tea and dried herb quality that adds layers to the aromatics. The heavily concentrated palate is a result of the struggle that the plants experience on top of the Sonoma Coast range. Berry flavors transition to elements of Russian Caravan tea and finish with a robust, but refined, tannin structure. This may be one of the finest Precious Mountain bottlings yet produced.
2017 Precious Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir
Reviews
95 / Vinous
Next to the other 2017s in this range, the Pinot Noir Precious Mountain Vineyard comes across as quite shy, with more of a savory character and less overt fruit. Firm tannins dominate at this stage, and yet there is plenty of depth and complexity waiting to emerge. Readers will have to be patient, but there is plenty to look forward to. A.G.
92 / Wine Spectator
Rich, featuring cherry and red currant flavors, backed by zesty acidity. Cocoa powder accents show midpalate, with a lively and well-spiced finish that reveals minerally nuances. Drink now through 2024. 291 cases made. — KM
- Alcohol
- 14.2%
- pH
- 3.50
- TA
- 0.63g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 16 months
- Barrel Selection
- 65% new, 35% 1 yr.
When to Drink
2020-2027
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