Costiera Pinot Noir 2006, 2007, 2008.
Rosy, complex in its infancy, and subtly sweet in just the right places.
I have been following the path of Seghesio’s coastal Pinot Noir since its launch in 2004. This is, by far, their strongest effort. In the glass, it’s bliss. On paper, from the perspective of a hardcore Pinot enthusiast, there may be some points of concern. First, it’s expensive—$42 for non-club members ($33.60 Centennial Club price). Second, big alcohol at 15%. It’s sourced from 3 separate, albeit highly respected, vineyards. The underlying nuances and subtle variations attributed to single vineyard wine is often the name of the game at this price point—the heart and sole what makes Pinot Noir and entity unto itself. Lastly, Seghesio is a name synonymous with Zinfandel, magicians in my eyes, and Pinot lovers can be dismissive to non-devotee producers. (more…)
Corks and Caftans 