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2012 WALT Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Minimum Bid Per Bottle is $25
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ITEM 9804848 - Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar; Purchased at retail

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4 $25
2012 WALT Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

RATINGS

92Wine Spectator

Firm, dense and focused, this is slow to unfold but does so gracefully, with a medley of blueberry, cherry and wild berry flavors that are expansive and supple, firming on the finish.

90Vinous / IWC

Reticent cherry/berry and menthol aromas are lifted by a floral nuance and spicy oak. Densely packed, broad and sweet but not heavy, showing a lightly saline character to its red berry and spice flavors. Finishes with smooth tannins...

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.