Withers - English Hill Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml)
Price: $39.99
| Producer | Withers |
| Country | United States |
| Varietal | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 34280 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 13.30% |
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Reviews of the Withers English Hill Pinot Noir highlight a wine with an elegant, ethereal, and complex profile, featuring notes of red fruit, rose, underbrush, and savory herbs, with high acidity providing structure and power despite a light-bodied, airy feel. It offers a finely balanced palate with smooth tannins, a medium+ finish, and aging potential, making it a well-regarded, high-quality, small-production wine from cool-climate sites on the Sonoma Coast.
Flavor Profile
Aromatics: Savory, sweet, earthy, with hints of dried tea, herbs, and spices.
Fruit: Red fruit notes, not overtly cherry or strawberry, with a slightly tart character.
Other Notes: Rose petals, sassafras, stony minerals, sous bois (underbrush), and some toast and vanilla undertones.
Finish: A good savory and finely balanced finish with length.
Structure and Body
Body: Light-bodied with an ethereal, airy feel.
Acidity: High acidity contributes to its deceptive power and structure.
Tannins: Smooth and refined, not overly pronounced.
Winemaking and Terroir
Producer:
The Withers Winery, founded by David Low (also of Anthill Farms), known for small-production, light-bodied wines.
Vineyard:
English Hill, a cool-climate site on the Sonoma Coast known for small berries and high skin-to-pulp ratio, contributing to its unique character.
Aging Potential
The wine shows significant aging potential, with one review suggesting it can age effortlessly for 10-15 years.
Pairing
Recommended pairings include seafood, fowl, and meat.
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