2015 Pali Wine Co. Sta. Rita Hills Summit Pinot Noir
2015 Pali Wine Co. Sta. Rita Hills Summit Pinot Noir
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- Outstanding value from Sta. Rita Hills
- Aaron Walker is a talent of note
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The winery is named after the founders coastal hometown of Pacific Palisades (Pali for short), located on the west side of Los Angeles.
Winemaker, Aaron Walker is firing on all cylinders at Pali. His past experience includes stints with a who's who of Central Coast winemaking including: Joe Davis of Arcadian, Seth Kunin of Kunin Wines, Stephen Dooley of Stephen Ross Wine Cellars, Gray Hartley of Hitching Post and Brian Loring.
The wine is brilliant crimson red color. The nose presents bright and aromatic dried flowers along with dark cherries, blackberry, Indian Spice, coffee beans, sage, cinnamon and sweet toasty oak. The palate opens with dark red fruits, raspberries, clove and black pepper and progresses in the mid-palate with an earthy background accented by mushroom, black licorice and dried herbs. Finishes fresh with acidity, herbal notes, and a full mouthfeel. 15 months in barrels, 35% new French oak. Only 340 cases produced.
Reviews
One of the better wines on the market in the $30 range, this bottling from winemaker Aaron Walker shows beet, rhubarb, raspberry and dried mint aromas. The flavorful red fruit on the palate is lively and boisterous, its acidity and peppery spice combining for a very memorable sipping experience. ~92pts, WE Editor's Choice
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- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
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- 700ml
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2015 Pali Wine Co. Sta. Rita Hills Summit Pinot Noir