Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2012

Rating92

Price60.99

Vintage2012

VarietalPinot Noir

AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains

WineryMount Edens Vineyards

Alcohol13.50%

Production1209 cases

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryRed Wine

Aging ProgramFrench Burgundy 75% new; aged 11 months in barrel

Oak OriginFrench

Total Acidity7.50 g/L

pH3.45

The Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2012 is a wine that tastes like it was grown, and meticulously crafted, in the mountains. Drinkers will be rewarded for giving this wine some air before diving into its earthy berry bouquet. Expect aromas of raspberry, cardamom, underbrush, and pepper. On sipping, this medium-bodied red wine has plenty of spicy, peppery flavor. The spice mingles tantalizingly with a sour cherry base and a bright acidity that balances the wine. Consider aging this beauty for 2-3 years more and then enjoying through 2027.

Taste SummaryRaspberry

Wine QualitiesBright, Earthy, Fruity, Medium-bodied, Spicy, Toasty