l'usine Cellars Annapolis Ridge Pinot Noir 2018
- wa95+
- v92
- ws92
Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | l'usine Cellars |
Origin | California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast |
Alcohol/vol | 15.4% |
Wine Advocate
- wa95+
This new wine from David Phinney (creator of the famous/infamous brand, The Prisoner) was aged for nine months in oak barrels, 44% new. Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2017 Pinot Noir Annapolis Vineyard rolls seductively out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of lilacs, jasmine and fallen leaves over a core of black raspberries, pomegranate and tilled soil. Full-bodied, the palate sparks off a whole array of super-concentrated red berry and floral accents, complementing the intense earthy/savory characters, finishing wonderfully perfumed. 500 cases were made.
Vinous
- v92
The 2017 Pinot Noir Annapolis Vineyard melds together the fruit intensity and overall richness that runs through all these wines, but also has a good bit of aromatic lift and perfume that adds freshness as well as balance. Rose petal, pomegranate, raspberry jam, mint and blood orange build into the racy finish .
Wine Spectator
- ws92
Ripe, full-bodied and filled with concentrated dark plum, black olive and wild herbs flavors that are well-knit. Chocolate mousse and Asian spice notes on the dense finish. Drink now through 2024. 500 cases made.