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Highway 12 Winery Carneros Highway Pinot Noir

Name: Highway 12 Winery Carneros Highway Pinot Noir
Brand: Highway 12
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

United States, Napa

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Highway 12 Winery Carneros Highway Pinot Noir is a delightful wine that showcases the best of the Carneros appellation. Crafted with care, this wine is produced from grapes grown in vineyards known for their cool climate and unique terroir. The winemaking process involves gentle handling of the fruit to preserve its flavors and aromas. The result is a Pinot Noir that is ripe and juicy, with notes of black cherry, prune, and a hint of spice. Its balanced acidity and velvety tannins make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with food, this Pinot Noir is sure to impress wine enthusiasts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Highway 12 Winery Carneros Highway Pinot Noir showcases a captivating bouquet of ripe cherries, prunes, and hints of spice, leading to a palate of vibrant dark fruit flavors with subtle earthy undertones.Velvety tannins and well-integrated acidity provide structure, culminating in a lingering finish. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with roasted duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto. While delightful now, this Pinot Noir can also be cellared for a few years to allow its flavors to evolve and mature further.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Highway 12

Region: Napa

Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

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