Elk Cove Goodrich Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
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Distinctly minerally, with a saline quality to the ripe raspberry and cherry flavors, coming together harmoniously against powdery tannins on the long, vivid finish. Exciting, promising a great future. Best from 2017 through 2024.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Goodrich Pinot Noir is about 40% whole cluster this year, certain blocks 100% whole cluster and others destemmed. Maceration is via pumpovers with plunging only at the end of fermentation. It has a blackberry and briary scented bouquet with subtle earthy tones, nicely defined but tightly coiled at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with soft and supple texture and it is difficult to discern the whole cluster fruit, that is to say there is hardly any stemminess in this wine. Instead there is plenty of spice towards the finish with black pepper and clove notes infusing the black fruit. This delivers style and class and (of course) it comes recommended.
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