Sostener 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
A sustainably minded, fairly priced bottling from veteran producers in the appellation, this vintage works well. Black cherry and smoked pork mark a very oak-driven nose that's prominent but not overdone. The smoked-fruit aspect carries to the palate, where cola, pomegranate and bramble are quite flavorful and dusted by crushed fennel seed. Matt Kettmann
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Alcohol14.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published10/1/2016
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