2014 Domaine de la Côte Pinot Noir Bloom's Field, USA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Rita Hills, Wine Review

This is a very light and elegant Pinot Noir. For those liking that style, this will be a hit. For those who like a full throttle wine, this might be found lacking. Light ruby in color. The nose has cherries with some depth. On the palate, great acidity. Bright cherry fruit. Complex and delicious. Elegant. Nice finish. This should continue to develop for the next ten years or so and drink well for another ten after that. It will work better with food. Crab cakes would be a nice match.

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Top California Pinot Noir: Which California Wine Producers Make the Best Pinot Noir?

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2014 Domaine de la Côte Pinot Noir Bloom's Field, USA, California, Santa Rita Hills, Wine Review

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Very pale ruby in color. Some Rose's are deeper in color. Of course, with Pinot Noir, that is not really an indication of much about the wine. The nose is dusty with cherries. Some underlying earthiness. Deep. On the palate, this is already showing a nice complexity. Soft texture. Layers of cherries, bitter cherries and earth. Balanced but not strong acidity. Good finish. This is very food friendly and should go with a wide variety of foods. It seems of its place, that is to say, California with sunshine and fruit but it is made in a more earthy style. It will be interesting to

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2014 Siduri Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard, USA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Rita Hills, Wine Review

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2014

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Very impressive showing in a recent tasting. The kind of Pinot that pleased everyone. Deep ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, macerated cherries, slight brine. On the palate, the cherries and black cherries come out. This is big and bold. A bit of sour cherries on the finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for the next five to seven years. It works well on its own and will work well with roasted fowl.

2014 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten, USA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Rita Hills, Wine Review

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2014

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$130.00USD

This is a bigger wine. Deep ruby/purple in color. The nose has fresh black cherries. On the palate, cherries and black cherries. Lots of depth. Turns slightly bitter on the finish. Still drinking youthfully. This should continue to drink well for the next decade. It drinks well on its own, and will work with heartier fowl or meat dishes.

2014 Domaine de la Côte Pinot Noir Bloom's Field, USA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Rita Hills, Wine Review

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