Presqu'ile 2012 Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
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This bottling, which is already good but shows potential to be great, eschews overly obvious fruit aromas to instead deliver notes of peppercorns, pencil shavings and green bell pepper. The palate is powered by a lively bitterness of underripe raspberries, raw coffee beans and more green peppers, yet will probably age better than most of its vintage counterparts. Drink 2018–2024. Matt Kettmann
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Price$60,Buy Now
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DesignationPresqu'ile Vineyard
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Alcohol13.2%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published4/1/2015
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