100% Pinot Noir

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast

Betont frischfruchtig: Sauerkirsche, Heidelbeere, aber auch Tabak und etwas Neuholz. Hohe Verdichtung am Gaumen, spannungsvoller Säurebogen, fleischiges Tannin in gut dosierter Menge, homogene Frischfrucht bis in den Abgang, in den Proportionen sehr nahe an Burgund. Geradezu schmal und dicht, mit Biss. Hält sich offen über Tage gut.

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 96 Punkte

"Slightly darker in color and richer than the Duende release, the 2013 Pinot Noir The Prospect Sierra Madre Vineyard comes all from Dijon clones planted in the sandy loam soils of the Sierra Madre Vineyard located in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley. Seeing 15 months in 53% new French oak, Paul calls it his Marilyn Monroe. I found it lively and fresh, with bright acidity and a crystalline feel in its black cherry, black raspberry and spring flower aromas and flavors. Picking up subtle minerality and forest floor with time in the glass, it has beautiful fruit yet stays classy, balanced and elegant.