{"product_id":"mount-eden-estate-pinot-noir-2018-santa-cruz-mountains-california","title":"Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir 2018 (Santa Cruz Mountains, California) - [JD 95+] [VM 95] [DM 94] [WE 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our estate vineyards are dry-farmed, and because of this we diligently track precipitation. A mere fourteen inches of rain fell during a nail biting \"rainy\" season, forcing us to severely reduce output on our Pinot Noir vines due to drought-stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Pinot Noir is a natural wine reflecting the place and the vintage. The crop may have been small, but the concentration and depth correspondingly increased. Classic blackberry\/raspberry aromas greet you along with a deep ruby color. On the palate, great balance and acid\/tannin tension continue. Despite the considerable concentration of red fruit, the all-important element of freshness is in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 harvest started in early September under perfect ripening conditions. Included in the fermentations were 35% whole-cluster to add complexity and vibrancy.  There are no \"additions\" to our winemaking; we employ indigenous yeast during fermentation. When we bottle, there is no fining or filtration, creating a Natural Wine in every aspect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAppropriate dark ruby color, with amazing fresh soft red fruit aromas and a hint of cardamom, this Pinot is rich and balanced on the palate featuring cocoa, blackberry, oak, and a killer depth of flavor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs always, a candidate for the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTotal Production: 994 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crushed stone, lit gunpowder, peppery herbs, sassafras, violets, and assorted red and black fruits all emerge from the 2018 Pinot Noir Estate, a brilliant release from this estate that's medium-bodied, has bright yet integrated acidity, beautiful balance, and a great, great finish. It's young and unevolved (yet it's already complex) and will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age, but this is a gorgeous California Pinot Noir on every level. It's going to drink well for over two decades. Drinking Window: 2022-2042.\" -Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Pinot Noir is gorgeous. Deep and super-expressive, the 2018 has so much to say. Hints of dried herbs, blood orange, rose petal, cinnamon and star anise complement a core of red cherry\/plum fruit nicely. This stylish, elegant Pinot has a ton to offer. But it also needs time, as the stem component is a bit pronounced in the early going. Drinking Window: 2024-2036.\" -Antonio Galloni (May 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lean and restrained, this gorgeous Pinot Noir is both iconic and historic; built on partial, whole cluster, and native yeast fermentations, the aromas are both earthy and floral. Juicy textures reveal expressive red fruit framed by a medium body, bright acidity, and silky textures. Unfined and unfiltered. Drinking Window: 2022-2032.\" -Stacy Slinkard (Oct 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black-plum, incense, black-cherry and root-beer aromas show on the nose of this bottling from a regional standard bearer. Sandalwood and mahogany flavors make for a woody palate, where the dark-plum and purple-flower flavors cling to a firm tension.\" -Matt Kettmann (Dec 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MONTEREY BAY WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":54003624280429,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/w3elbqivaswqv0zmbcm4.jpg?v=1789845612","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/mount-eden-estate-pinot-noir-2018-santa-cruz-mountains-california","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}