Donnachadh Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2019 Loire cremant maybe not as imposingly powerful

maybe not as imposingly powerful as Guiraud can be

brooding feel

Although closed at present and less prodigious than I predicted two years ago it reveals an opaque purple color plenty of sweet fruitcake black currant kirsch forest floor and earthy characteristics a full-bodied mouthfeel sweet tannins and a long finish

A light hint of Battenberg cake emerges on the finish

It was superbly textured

Donnachadh Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2019 Loire cremant maybe not as imposingly powerful2019 was a great year for Pinot Noir in the Santa Rita Hills, giving us a long, cool growing season, with no weather related curveballs. The resulting wine is focused and concentrated, with classic Donnachadh flavors of tart black cherries and raspberries, with red berries, dried herbs and Earl Grey on the nose.