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Cheval Sauvage

2010 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Wild Horse Cheval Sauvage is a captivating Pinot Noir from the esteemed Santa Maria Valley, vintage 2010. This wine features a bright red color that hints at its vibrant character. With a medium-bodied structure, it offers a delightful balance of flavors that are both approachable and refined. The acidity is high, providing a refreshing backbone that enhances its lingering finish. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of ripe red berries intermingled with subtle earthy undertones, while its tannins are medium, adding a slight firmness without overpowering the wine's elegant profile. This vintage of Wild Horse Cheval Sauvage is truly a food-friendly companion, making it an excellent choice for various culinary pairings, or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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