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Coqueverie 2018 Pinot Noir Arroyo Seco, California

2018 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir

The Coqueverie 2018 Pinot Noir from Arroyo Seco, California, is a delightful representation of a classic red wine. This Pinot Noir boasts a medium body that perfectly balances its moderate acidity and fruit intensity. The wine offers a smooth texture with just the right amount of gentle tannins, complementing the overall profile. The elegant red color hints at the vibrant flavors waiting to be savored in each sip.

Tasting notes:

On the nose, you’ll experience a fragrant burst of cranberry, strawberry, and pomegranate combined with notes of graphite, rose, and vanilla. Serve during a cool evening out on the porch with grilled salmon and great company.

Flavor profile:

Color Intensity Color Intensity 4

Low High

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

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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