2023 Samuel Louis Smith "Montañita de Oro" Monterey County Pinot Noir
96JD
94WE
$39.95
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Jeb Dunnuck
A cuvée of three sites (40% Pelio, 34% Michaud, and 26% Double L), the 2023 Pinot Noir Montañita de Oro displays a rocky, creamy, velvety texture and tremendous red fruit, while retaining aromatics of rose and dried herb. The grapes were 60% whole-cluster fermented, contributing impressive texture and a highly enjoyable, complex experience of elegance and light-bodied intensity.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Enthusiast
A lighter hue in the glass, this appellation-spanning blend of Pelio, Michaud and Double L vineyards offers cranraspberry, brisk pomegranate, toasted sage and zesty white-pepper aromas on the nose. The palate’s
tart red-fruit flavors are cut by more spicy pepper elements and a touch of game. (MK)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Origin | Monterey/Carmel Valley, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.1% |
| SKU | 1864291 |