2023 Roar Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir [JD95][V95]

Producer: Roar Wines  
Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California 
Varietal: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2023 

Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points 

"Beautiful aromatics of red and black berry fruits, sappy flowers, sassafras, and baking spices emerge from the 2023 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard. Round and layered on the palate, this medium-bodied effort shows outstanding balance, sweet, velvety tannins, and impressive length. A very complete, complex, and satisfying wine from the Sierra Mar Vineyard, it should shine for a solid decade." 

Vinous, 95 Points

"Dark and brooding, the 2023 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard is a massive wine. Black cherry, blackberry, menthol and underbrush introduce a Pinot Noir of somber intensity and serious complexity, but yet again, the bright 2023 acids make this feel very energized. Chewy tannins linger long on the potent, detailed finish. This will certainly need time to come around, but patience will be rewarded." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Dark mountain berries and spice dominate this Pinot, with a stream of fine minerality snaking through. Wild, savory elements interplay with plump fruit flavors. A delicate, yet mysterious red that plays well with many cuisines." 

Alcohol: 14.8% 

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