Mark West
Mark West Monterey County Black Pinot Noir
Red wine
3.5
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Mark West Monterey County Black Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Mark West Winery, known for their exceptional Pinot Noir wines. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Monterey County appellation, which is known for its cool climate and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir. The vineyards feature well-draining soils and a long growing season, resulting in grapes with concentrated flavors and balanced acidity. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of black cherry, raspberry, and spice, and a smooth, velvety finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Mark West Monterey County Black Pinot Noir offers an enjoyable experience with its aromas of ripe dark fruit, earth, and slight oak.On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and earth are complemented by subtle hints of spice and oak. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering nuance of dark fruit. Enjoy this wine with flavorful dishes such as lamb stew or a juicy burger.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Mark West
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.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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