2016 Black Kite Kite’s Rest Pinot Noir [WE94][JD91][WS91]
2016 Black Kite Kite’s Rest Pinot Noir [WE94][JD91][WS91]
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Producer: Black Kite Cellars
Region: Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Year: 2016
Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points
"Good balance and a plethora of juicy, ripe fruit flavors highlight this full-bodied wine. It has generous black cherry and light baking-spice aromas, plenty of cherry and sour cherry in the flavors and a moderately tannic texture livened by good acidity."
Jeb Dunnuck, 91 Points
"A different beast coming from the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, the 2016 Pinot Noir Kite’s Rest offers more red and blue fruits as well as notes of candied violets, bay leaf, underbrush, and incense. Supple, nicely textured, with terrific purity of fruit, and nicely integrated acidity, it’s another terrific wine from this estate."
Wine Spectator, 91 Points
"Complex and refined, if on a modest scale, this presents a trim mix of graceful plum and wild berry flavors shaded by spice and light oak notes, gaining depth and dimension on the finish."
About the Producer:
This family-owned producer is named for the beautiful but endangered Black Shouldered Kite that is native to the Anderson Valley. These incredible hawks are indigenous to the Anderson Valley and can frequently be seen circling the skies over the Black Kite Vineyard. They have penetrating red eyes which are prominently portrayed on the beautiful label.
Alcohol: 14.6%
Drink When: Fourth of July, Baby Shower, Elegant Dinner Party
Drink With: Poached Chicken with Ginger Garlic Sauce, Quail Salad with Hazelnuts
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