Pale cherry hue with aromas of raspberry, a unique teak of menthol,
Palate--Juicy structure with mouth watering acidity, gentle, fruity, spicy raspberry, with a solid mid-palate but a somewhat watery finish but the profile lingers.
This Pinot from the Santa Barbara AVA is a bit disappointing at this price point ($18). I have toured Santa Barbara having visited several of the wineries and had a lovely chat with Craig Jaffurs of Jaffurs winery. I am not "feeling" the review by Matt Kettman of the respectable Wine Enthusiast. Different tasters have different sensitivities but what is clear is this is a solid Pinot with nice Pinot character. For about half that, the Castle Rock varieties of Pinot Noir off a commensurately pleasing Pinot Noir. It's a decent Pinot Noir but at this price point I would give it a pass.
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