Soter, Pinot Noir Mineral Spings Ranch other_regions_italy acacia blossom

acacia blossom

tobacco and cigar box profile and scorched cherry finish

mineral reduction

fresh and ultra pure essence of red berry fruit nose is nuanced by wet stone and herbal hints and leads to detailed and equally stony middle weight flavors that are still quite primary and supported by a firm but ripe acid spine and fine length

Rinaldi's Langhe Nebbiolo is 100% Ravera fruit from Barolo-designated vineyards that spent 18 months in cask

Soter, Pinot Noir Mineral Spings Ranch other_regions_italy acacia blossomA nearly confectionary manifestation of cherry and almond paste informs the nose and plush palate of Soters regular 2009 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch, with smoky black tea, wisteria, licorice, and mineral salt accents adding appeal to a satisfyingly juicy if (even at barely over 14% alcohol) very slightly warm finish. As Soter remarked while we tasted this, Its hard to imagine a much greater contrast in the Pinots between the character of 2010 and