Barden 2018 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Simultaneously tight on the edges but plush in the center on the nose, this bottling shows full waves of plum, black raspberry and dark hibiscus as well as crushed stone and cinnamon-spice aromas. That red spice meets with star anise on the sip, where tart pluot and plum flavors mesh into lavender and violet to make a very complex experience. Matt Kettmann
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Price$82,Buy Now
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DesignationSanford & Benedict Vineyard
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Alcohol13.8%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published5/1/2021
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