Black Kite, Pinot Noir Soberanes, Santa Lucia Highlands

Black Kite · California › Santa Lucia Highlands › United States of America

Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1343405
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91 /100
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Taster #1865 · Jun 19, 2023
92/100
Big wine, dark cherry, even plum and blackberry, still loads of fruit, but still not much in the way of secondary notes, long finish, one of the rare Calif. Pinot Noirs that had significant sediment,
2011 vintage
Taster #6868 · Feb 7, 2019
93/100
I love this wine.
2011 vintage
Taster #0129 · Aug 6, 2018
92/100
Drank in August 2018, it was on the top of the drink now list. Big bold pinot with a hint of pepper on the back. Could have gone another year or two. I'd like to find some more.
2011 vintage
Taster #3998 · Sep 9, 2016
90/100
Head and shoulders better than the 2011 Black Kite Stony Terrace (Anderson Valley) we had last weekend. The Soberanes had lively acidity that worked very well with flame-cooked pork chops. 2-hour decant recommended. Bright cherry with notes of umami, raspberry, and tea.
2011 vintage
Taster #2651 · Sep 28, 2015
91/100
Popped and poured. Good right off the bat, but softened with a little time. Nice nose of earth. A little young, but drinkable now.
2011 vintage
Taster #9884 · May 2, 2015
91/100
PnP w/30 min glass time. Clear, purple/ruby color. Very nice, intense nose. Fine wine with good acid and definitely not over extracted. Med red/blue fruit, good balance/integration, long finish. Nothing off. $61
2011 vintage
Taster #3628 · Jun 1, 2014
89/100
Burgundy color with a bouquet and flavor of tart raspberries. Modest depth and finish with a bit of alcohol peeping through. Pleasant but not a star.
2011 vintage
Taster #2546 · Nov 9, 2013
92/100
Very dark ruby color; intriguing, intense, baked black raspberry, black cherry, baked apricot, blackberry pie filling nose; rich, tasty, tight, tart black raspberry, tart black cherry palate with medium acidity; needs 2-plus years; medium-plus finish (14.9% alcohol; sample provided by winery)
2011 vintage