2020 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir Alexander Valley
Winemaker's Notes: Once again, Gowan Creek has produced a robust and energetic expression of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, with lovely aromas of glace´ cherry, blueberry pie and fresh rosemary. The voluptuous blueberry layers are echoed on the lush, mouthcoating palate, where they are framed by sleek acidity, with hints of pennyroyal and moist earth emerging during a long, resonant finish.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Wine Enthusiast - "Bright, fresh and vibrant, this wine has a fine-grained tannic texture. It bursts with beautifully nuanced notes of cranberry juice, boysenberry jam, cherry compote, strawberry preserve, chocolate, vanilla, nutmeg, toast and black tea, all leading toward a lingering finish."
Wine Spectator - "Expressive, with a lovely wave of pure mulberry fruit cruising through, laced with violet and hibiscus notes and backed by a well-integrated black licorice edge on the finish. Reveals a subtle tug of earth at the tail end, too, to keep things grounded. Shows the richness of a '21 rather than a '20. Drink now through 2029. 1,076 cases made."
Country | USA - California |
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Region | Anderson Valley |
Vintage | 2020 |
Winery | Duckhorn Vineyards |
Grape Varietals | Pinot Noir |
Size | 750 milliliter |