Less successful, with a touch of unintegrated acidity, the 2011 Pinot Noir Double L Vineyard exhibits plenty of raspberry, licorice, leather and earthy nuances as well as a rounded, textured feel on the palate. It’s still a solid wine and should drink nicely for a handful of years. Drink now-2015.
These solid Santa Lucia Highland releases offer up decent value.
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