Eden Rift Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2017
Eden Rift Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2017
RP91 CT92 WE94
Type: Red
Country: United States
Region: Cienega Valley
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Size: 750mL
Under vine since 1849, Eden Rift, located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is among the oldest, continually producing estate vineyards in California. The winemaker, Cory Waller, follows a philosophy of non-intervention, and utilizes natural vessels, native yeasts and varying degrees of stem inclusion. There are 89.71 acres under vine for pinot noir, with approximately half currently producing; and 22.5 acres of chardonnay, with 16 acres currently producing.
91pts - Robertparker.com
"Grapes for this were harvested September 5, 14 and 21 and the wine aged 10 months in 20% new French oak. Pale ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir Estate has very pretty scents of gravel dust, fresh cranberries, strawberry-rhubarb, cinnamon stick and dried leaves with notes of tar, dried citrus peel and lilac. It’s light to medium-bodied and restrained but nuanced with a gentle texture and mouthwatering freshness on the bright finish. Such a lovely, lifted style. 2,115 cases produced. " - Erin Brooks