2014 Pinot Noir - Kessler-Haak Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills
94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Surprisingly ripe and textured (this release is normally more delicate and ethereal), the 2014 Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard has a core of sweet fruit, expands nicely on the palate and has terrific purity and fine tannin. -Matt Brady, Winemaker
Varietal | 100% Pinot Noir |
Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
Vineyard | Kessler-Haak Vineyard |
PH | 3.53 |
Aging | 22 months in 25% new French oak |
Fermentation | Native Yeast |
Alcohol | 14.00% |
Wine Style | 40% Whole Cluster |
Volume | 750 ml |
Cases Produced | 51 |
94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2014 Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard has more depth, density and gravitas than the other wines in this collection, which highlights just how different these sites are. Translucent and deep with fabulous depth and overall balance the 2014 is superb today. The Pommard clone adds breadth, texture and volume." -Antonio Galloni
92+ points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
"Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2014 Pinot Noir Kessler Haak Vineyard is all perfumed earth, fallen leaves, mossy bark and fungi on the nose with a gentle red berry core and touch of roses. Medium-bodied, taut and chewy in the mouth, the palate has a quiet intensity of savory/earthy layers and finishes on a peppery note." -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
92 points - Jeb Dunnuck
"I loved the 2014 Pinot Noir Kessler Haak and while it has lots of stem character, it also has terrific red and black fruits, spice and leather nuances that keep you coming back to the glass. Like the other cuvées here, it has plenty of tannin, and needs short term cellaring." -Jeb Dunnuck