Description
“Vivid ruby. A heady, complex bouquet evokes candied red berries, incense, allspice and smoky minerals, with a suave note of potpourri emerging with air. Palate-staining black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors pick up energy and sweetness with air, along with a tough of anise. Closes sappy and very long, with velvety tannins making a late appearance and folding smoothly into the wine’s fruit.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous. Rated 93 points
“More elegant and mid-weight, the 2012 Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vinyard (100% destemmed and aged 20 months in 25% new French oak) has black raspberry, cherry and lots of red fruit nuances to go with textbook Santa Rita spice-box and dried earth/herbs. Medium-bodied, supple, lively and nicely balanced, it should drink nicely for 3 – 5 years.” – Wine Advocate. Rated 91 points
