Another Gem from Sinskey

2001 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Pinot Noir, “Four Vineyards”
$46.00
Jen’s Notes

This pinot showed a light, garnet-red color, nearly amber at the meniscus. It was intensely perfumey, evocative of strawberry jam and sweet floral aromas.

While even the first sips showed depth of flavor and fantastic complexity, the wine definitely benefited from time in the glass. Structurally, the wine was extremely well-balanced and exhibited a strong palate reverb, which is a hallmark of a great pinot. The tannins were smooth and integrated, providing a solid bass note to the intense, lyrical fruit. As the wine opened up, we noticed hints of tea and spice. The wine finished long with an almost creamy mouthfeel. It was very Burgundian in style.

Shane and I were quite lucky to have this bottle. When we visited the winery on Saturday, there were only three bottles left.