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11th Hour Pinot Noir Lot 1883

2020 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir

The 11th Hour Cellars 11th Hour Pinot Noir Lot 1883 from the 2020 vintage is a beautifully crafted red wine made from the Pinot Noir grape variety. This wine hails from the Arroyo Seco region, known for its excellent terroir that imparts unique characteristics to its wines. The color of this Pinot Noir is a vibrant red, exuding elegance and depth. The wine offers a delightful combination of medium body, moderate acidity, prominent fruit intensity, subtle tannins, and a dry finish that leaves a lasting impression on the palate.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

Region:

Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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