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Alfaro Family

Alfaro Family A Pinot Noir

Name: Alfaro Family A Pinot Noir
Brand: Alfaro Family
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

United States, North Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Richard Alfaro and his wife, Mary Kay, enjoy the fruits of their labor at Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery. After a successful career founding Alfaro's Micro Bakery, a renowned restaurant and wholesale baking company, the couple transitioned in 1997 by acquiring a 75-acre apple farm in Corralitos, California. They transformed it into Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery, with 60 acres now under vine. Their estate-grown and bottled Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, and unique Grüner Veltliner reflect the distinct terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, showcasing the region's unique characteristics in every bottle.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Alfaro Family Pinot Noir has a breath of fresh, floral aromas on the nose, with notes of cherries, raspberries and hints of spice.On the palate, this full-bodied wine has a complex yet balanced structure, with ripe red fruit flavors, subtle hints of earth and spice, and a smooth, velvety finish. It is an elegant and sophisticated expression of this varietal.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Alfaro Family

Region: North Coast California

The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines. The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.

CUSTOMER RATING

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