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Reserve

2015 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

The Wild Horse Reserve Pinot Noir from the 2015 vintage is a captivating red wine hailing from the esteemed Santa Maria Valley. This delightful expression showcases a medium body that is remarkably well-rounded, offering a beautifully balanced experience on the palate. Its acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's freshness and uplifting the vibrant fruit characteristics. With prominent notes of ripe cherry and berry intertwined with subtle earthy undertones, this Pinot Noir presents an inviting bouquet that entices the senses. The tannins are soft and approachable, providing a gentle structure that complements the wine's overall elegance. Crafted in a dry style, it’s a true reflection of the region’s terroir, making it a wonderful choice for both casual sipping and food pairings alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

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 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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