2013 Goldeneye "Gowan Creek Vineyard" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir licorice and forest floor jump

licorice and forest floor jump from the glass of this broad

vivacious acidity and pungent tannins that need time in a bottle

The two red wines include the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Pleinair

Once on the palate

Dark fruit and some cedar but also the sweetness of damsons and then savoury/balsamic

2013 Goldeneye "Gowan Creek Vineyard" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir licorice and forest floor jumpDark red cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and sweet spices shape the 2013 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard. This is an especially succulent, flamboyant style of Pinot and yet all the elements come together effortlessly. Readers who enjoy large scaled Pinots will find much to admire. (AG)