Domaine-de-la-Côte Memorious Pinot Noir 2021
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Category | Red Wine |
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Origin | California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills |
Brand | Domaine-de-la-Côte |
Alcohol/vol | 13.2% |
Winery Notes:
The perfumed nose of Memorious lies halfway between roasted strawberry and black cherry, set against a backdrop suggestive of a blooming flower garden, a pinch of fresh pipe tobacco, and bitter, but not too-dark chocolate. Upon first sip, a lush cloud of fine, sweet tannins coats the mouth, juxtaposing the wine’s silkiness of texture with its durable, coiled strength.
The quiet intensity detectable in the mid-palate leads inevitably to a long and persistent finish. Even in its youth the wine is complex and approachable, but will have a long life in bottle
Wine Spectator
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Alluring, with singed black tea and sandalwood nuances leading off, followed by a core of red and black cherry fruit flavors that bristle with coiled-up energy, while tobacco, warm earth and savory notes infuse the finish. Reveals a nice buried iron edge, too. This needs some cellaring to fully unwind. Best from 2025 through 2035.
Wine Enthusiast
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This very young wine possesses an immensely layered profile, so expect lots of exciting evolution in the years to come. Dense aromas of bay leaf, wild mint, damp peppercorns and yerba santa relay the stem inclusion on the nose. Tense, angular tannins frame the palate, where muddled elderberry and plum flavors play against the intense herbaceousness. Drink 2025–2040.
Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Pinot Noir Memorious comes from the smallest parcel at Domaine de la Côte (about three acres), where vines grow on clay soils and are subjected to lots of wind. It has a pale ruby-purple color and scents of wild raspberry and blackberry with nuances of tangerine, dried herbs and lavender. The palate is light-bodied and delicately styled with chalky tannins and energetic acidity, finishing long and perfumed.