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Wente Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United StatesWow how delicious is this? The Wente Riva Ranch is sourced exclusively from the family’s vineyard in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. Arroyo Seco’s long, cool growing season is ideal for pinot noir as are the gravelly-loam soils rich in shale and limestone deposits. Add to that old vines and eight different clones (Pommard, Martini, 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, and 77) and you have a winning combo. Dominated by the Pommard and Martini clones this wine, with its dry, dark fruit, jumps from the glass. The fruit is spicy black cherry with a black tea undertone flecked with brown spices. Lively and silky, this has wide appeal. It was simply aged for 16 months in 50 percent new French oak and 50 percent neutral oak barrels. Serve with a fire-grilled pork or a favourite duck dish.Tasted: 02 November 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $31.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 25874UPC: 089636430313
