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Clark & Telephone Vineyard

2009 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

The Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir from the 2009 vintage is a stunning expression of its Santa Barbara County terroir. This elegant red wine showcases a full-bodied profile with a high level of acidity that brings brightness and liveliness to the palate. With its pronounced fruit intensity, it exudes luscious notes of ripe black cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of earthiness that beautifully complement the wine's complexity. The tannins are notable yet refined, contributing to a smooth and structured mouthfeel that balances the fruit-forward characteristics. This wine is also beautifully dry, making it an exceptional food-friendly companion for a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to rich pasta.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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 Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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