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Winemaker's Reserve

2011 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Fetzer Winemaker's Reserve Pinot Noir from the 2011 vintage hails from the picturesque Santa Maria Valley, a region renowned for its cool climate and ideal conditions for viticulture. This elegant red wine exhibits a medium body, ensuring a delightful balance of flavors on the palate. The acidity is vibrant, offering a refreshing quality that complements the wine's structure. With a notable yet harmonious level of tannins, this Pinot Noir showcases its character beautifully, making it both approachable and complex. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious notes of ripe cherries and subtle hints of forest floor, making this wine a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. It is also crafted in a dry style, allowing the intricate flavors to shine without being overshadowed. Enjoy this exceptional wine for its finesse and expression of the Santa Maria Valley terroir.

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

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Chicken with Peach Salsa

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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