Tolosa Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2014
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Try serving this wine with a variety of grilled seafood and meats.
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Medium red, garnet color, some brick in the edges; ripe, black fruit, savory, strawberry preserves; cool fruit, dried fruit, some mineral, red berries, strawberry, savory; medium finish. (Tasted: February 15, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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Cowboy dreams of owning a cattle ranch brought Tolosa’s founder Robin Baggett to the San Luis Obispo Coast 40 years ago. The cold Pacific wind and soils from ancient seabed to limestone made him realize he was on a frontier of a different sort: a remarkable place for Pinot Noir. A true believer in terroir and the deepest evocation of place, Tolosa is the expression of his commitment to discover special coastal vineyards throughout California and to spare no effort to craft nuanced and balanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of distinctive character to rival any in the world.
Robin has entrusted winemaker Frederic Delivert with the expression of cool climate Pinot Noir through the wines of Tolosa. Maybe it was destiny. Tolosa is named after the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the mission dedicated to Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse. Frederic hails from Toulouse, France. He was introduced to Tolosa and the San Luis Obispo Coast just in time for the 2017 harvest. He immediately perceived that the combination of Pacific influences and unique soil compositions of Edna Valley provide an incredible palette for very special wines.