Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Senses
Label Name:
 
Mcm88 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley (Perry Ranch/Green Valley), Sonoma, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92 for 2018; Jeb Dunnuck 96 / 96+ (critical acclaim); multiple high scores for adjacent vintages (2017–2019)

Tasting Note
Aromas of nori, licorice, Earl Grey tea, citrus peel and dried berries. Palate shows mulberry and Bing cherry with toasted baking spice, dried flowers and earthy notes, bright acidity and a spicy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, roasted pork belly; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki chicken, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs; aged cheeses (Brie, cheddar).

Production Method
Destemmed fruit, fermented in open-top vats with some whole-berry elements; matured 10–12 months in French oak (approx. 25–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Senses (partners Max, Christopher and Myles) with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Single-vineyard Perry Ranch (formerly Keefer Ranch). Small-production cuvée (~330 cases).