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    Lucky Rock County Cuvee Pinot Noir - Real Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 15, 2020 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    People pleasing Pinot, the Lucky Rock County Cuvee Pinot Noir.

    Lucky Rock County Cuvee Pinot Noir - Real Good Stuff

    100% Pinot Noir from four vineyards in three counties in California: 42% Monterey County (White Sage and Grava Ranch vineyards), 39% San Benito County (Vista Verde Vineyard) and 19% Sonoma County (Morelli Vineyard). The wine was aged for 9 months in 100% French oak, 10% of which was new.

    Sample submitted for review. The wine has an SRP of $22 and is available for as low as $19. 2,182 cases produced. Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

    From the winery:

    Rich fruitful nose - SMELLS GOOD.
    Great palate weight - DOESN’T FEEL LIKE WATER IN YOUR MOUTH.
    Dark fruits followed by red fruits - CAN'T HELP YOU HERE.
    Toasty vanilla + cooking spice - FROM BARREL AGING, MOSTLY.
    Balanced fruit + acid profiles - FROM GOOD WINEMAKING!

    14% Alcohol

    The 2018 Lucky Rock County Cuvee Pinot Noir begins with a very pleasing aroma of black cherry, cranberry and a little strawberry plus cola and touches of cinnamon, mint and other spice. The medium bodied wine tastes great with a smooth mouthfeel and lots of really well integrated and long lasting spice to go along with the red cherry, black cherry and other red berry fruits. A great earthy undertone comes out on the mid-palate and leads into the long, dry, lingering finish of tart cherry fruit.

    Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

    2018 Lucky Rock County Cuvee Pinot Noir

    TASTE: 9       COST: 2
    OVERALL RATING: 7.3

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