Aether Wine Company 2014 Matrix Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
This blend of Quinta del Mar and Drum Canyon vineyards makes for a very powerful and attention-demanding wine. Sultry aromas of roasted red cherry and caramelized berry meet with well-integrated clove and allspice on the potent nose. The palate explodes with ripe but acid-cut blackberry and raspberry syrup flavors, with thyme, star anise and more dark spices rounding out the power. Matt Kettmann
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Price$65,Buy Now
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DesignationMatrix
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Alcohol14.2%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published12/31/2017
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