Marine Layer Gravenstein Pinot Noir 2021

Marine Layer Gravenstein Pinot Noir 202196 points Vinous Media Drinking window: 2023 2031 The 2021 Pinot Noir Dutton Gravenstein, 100% Calera on Goldridge, is the star in this range. Deep and explosive, with notable whole cluster savoriness, the 2021 possesses off the charts richness, but also tremendous nuance. Red purplish fruit, iron, sage, mint, dried herbs and blood orange infuse the 2021 with tons of complexity and pedigree. If this is a sign of what is to come at Marine Layer the

and integrity—now all you have to do is open and enjoy with friends

herbal and floral tendrils weaving through the pure base layers of dark fruits

smoke and sour citrus

iris and more slightly fresh blackcurrant associated with a hint of fresh small red berries as well as hints of pepper

balanced by bright acidity and a silky

This is juicy in character and surprisingly spry

followed by a maceration that lasts 10 days

It has lots of finesse and elegance and comes through as clean and precise

This small vineyard is one of the oldest Cinsault vineyards in Guarilihue Alto

spontaneous malolactic fermentation with wild bacteria

Exultet pairs beautifully with scallops in beurre blanc

three hectares in Monforte d'Alba and one hectare in Novello