Matetic EQ Pinot Noir 2014

Professional Ratings

• 93 James Suckling
  Very bright and flamboyant aromas of crushed raspberry and blueberry. Hints of spice. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fruity, savory character. Whole berry and 25% stems in fermentation and maceration. Fruit-forward in a subtle way. Made from biodynamic grapes.
• 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  We also tasted the 2014 Pinot Noir EQ from a riper vintage, but with lower yields because of the frost. It fermented in open vats with indigenous yeasts. Depending on the conditions to the year, there are 15% to 20% full clusters. This 2014 is a lot darker than the 2013, and it also feels riper and rounder, with a richer texture but keeping the austere profile of sour cherries, as well as the freshness and minerality provided by the granite. In 2015, they will do a single vineyard Pinot Noir from the higher altitude plot with very sandy, granite soils that provide very deep wines. I look forward to tasting this new small lot.
• 90 Wine Spectator
  Dense and rich, with meaty notes to the dark plum, dried cherry and rooibos tea flavors. Crisp midpalate, with some flinty accents. The finish lingers with cardamom and allspice hints. Drink now through 2019.