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Rachel Alexandra

2007 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir

The Kendall-Jackson Rachel Alexandra is a delightful Pinot Noir from the renowned Arroyo Seco region, celebrated for its cool climate and varied terroir. This captivating wine presents a medium-bodied profile, offering a well-balanced experience that showcases its elegance. The acidity is vibrant and refreshing, ensuring a lively mouthfeel that enhances its overall charm. Intense fruit notes of ripe black cherry, cranberry, and subtle hints of raspberry mingle beautifully, contributing to the wine's allure. With medium tannins, it possesses a soft yet structured texture that invites you to savor each sip. This delightful Pinot Noir is crafted in a dry style, making it an appealing choice for a variety of occasions, whether it's paired with roasted chicken or enjoyed on its own. The 2007 vintage further adds to its complexity and age-worthiness, making it a prized addition to any collection.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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