fine-grained tannins

spice and floral hints that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

sweet red cherry

Patience strongly advised

All the elements are in the right place in this perfumed

Soter, Pinot Noir Mineral Spings Ranch other_regions_australia fine-grained tanninsA nearly confectionary manifestation of cherry and almond paste informs the nose and plush palate of Soters regular 2009 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch, with smoky black tea, wisteria, licorice, and mineral salt accents adding appeal to a satisfyingly juicy if (even at barely over 14% alcohol) very slightly warm finish. As Soter remarked while we tasted this, Its hard to imagine a much greater contrast in the Pinots between the character of 2010 and