Gainey Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Gainey Vineyard, a family-owned winery located in the Sta. Rita Hills of California. The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, which is known for its unique soil and weather conditions that produce exceptional Pinot Noir. The vineyard features sustainable farming practices and hand-harvesting to ensure the highest quality grapes. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels to create a complex and elegant wine. The style of the wine is characterized by its bright red fruit flavors, subtle earthy notes, and silky tannins, making it a perfect pairing for a variety of dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Gainey Pinot Noir is a smooth and elegant expression of the varietal, with aromas of ripe cherry and red currant mingling with subtle hints of dried herbs and baking spices.On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and well-structured, displaying flavors of tart red fruits and earthy mushroom, balanced by juicy acidity and a touch of sweet oak. The finish is long and expressive, with lingering notes of dark berry and spice. Overall, this is an enjoyable and well-made Pinot Noir that will especially please fans of the varietal.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Gainey
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.