Head High Pinot Noir 2018

EEUU/ California

Dry, medium-bodied red made from grapes grown in three Sonoma county vineyards: Deodora, Durell & Gap’s Crown. In order to help create a cleaner environment & stronger communities, the producer donates $1 to non-profit organizations for each two bottles sold. 14,5% vol.

WINE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Appellation: Sonoma County

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaking: Cold soak for 1-3 days y fermented in open-top tanks. Aged for 10 months in French & Hungarian oak barrels (25% new).

Awards: Decanter: 92 points. Restaurant Wines: 5 stars.

Tasting Notes: Optimum drinking: 2020 to 2023

Presentation: Cardboard boxes of 12 bottles with twist-cap closures.
Availability: Limited. More supply in April.

What do the experts say?

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Restaurant Wine (Ron Weigand): ***** An excellent Pinot Noir at the price. It is full bodied, fleshy in texture, fairly rich in flavor, and very distinct (cherry, strawberry, plum, black tea, red licorice, toasty oak), with good balance and a long finish. Great value.

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