Powerful, masculine, textural.
This vintage, CedarCreek has decided to make single vineyard Pinot Noir from both Block 2 and 4.
Tasting them side-by-side I concluded that Block 4 is more restrained and masculine but with impressive underlying power.
More closed than the Block 2 initially it finally gives up tart cherries and wild briary berry notes alongside tealeaf, forest floor and a whiff of violets. It's more textural than Block 2 and still tightly wound. Bittersweet on the palate - think rhubarb, sour cherry and currents atop spice and cedar. The finish is long and mouthwatering.
I suggest holding this one for a couple more years.
Sold out at the winery, check your local private wine retailer.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 5th, 2014