2023 Clarice Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir [JD96][V93-95][WA92-94]

Producer: Clarice Wine Co.  
Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2023 

Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points 

“A fantastic floral perfume lifts from the 2023 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard, comes from a site closer to the coast and sees some whole cluster on the Pommard clone in the blend. It’s both floral and spicy, with high-toned floral note that comes through along with notes of pomegranate. There’s linear acidity driving the wine forward with a fantastic tension at this young stage, and I love the electricity that comes through in this sample. This is my personal favorite of the barrel samples from this tasting, and it’s going to be a pleasure to check back in on this wine in another year.” 

Vinous, 93-95 Points 

"Tasted from the tank as an assembled blend before bottling, the 2023 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard is a deeply spiced, floral, mineral-driven red.  Tight and tannic, the 2023 is a sleeping giant right now, expressive as all get out on the nose but wound up like a ball of rubber bands in the mouth.  Time, time, time." 

Wine Advocate, 92-94 Points 

"Tasted prior to its August bottling date, the 2023 Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard is a pure, lively and elegant expression of the vintage. It combines the plush richness of the house style with a structured, brooding core surrounded by fresh, vibrant acidity. This evolved rapidly in the glass, and I look forward to sampling it again from bottle." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Fruit for this wine comes from two acres at Rosella's Vineyard, two different sections and two different clones - Pommard and Pisoni. A beautifully balanced profile, this wine can be enjoyed any time over the coming decade." 

Alcohol: 14.1% 

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