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91 pts Wine Enthusiast - “Editor’s Choice” Key to Monterey County’s success is the funnel created by the Salinas River Valley. It starts with Monterey Bay which, thanks to a deep ocean canyon, has water even colder than the San Francisco Bay. The valley then funnels fog and strong, cool winds, making this region prime real estate for cooler climate varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fun fact: the winds are strong enough to turn the Scheid Family’s wind turbine which powers the entirety of the winery’s operations. 100% Estate Grown, sustainably farmed grapes are aged 10-14 months in a combination of new and neutral French oak barrels. Other than that, there’s no complicated sales pitch. This is just one of the best Pinot Noir we’ve tasted under $15 in the past year. In fact, in the past three years, this is one of just six Pinots under $15 we have deemed worthy of an email offer. We’re putting our hugest stamp of approval on this baby! “There's a touch of game on the nose of this affordable and complex bottling, which also shows aromas of smoked berry, clove and garam masala. Roasted strawberry and red plum meet with game, orange rind, herbs and cracked pepper on the well-seasoned palate.” WE |
Tassajara Monterey County Pinot Noir 2019 |
