2022 "Duende" Pinot Noir 1.5L

Gold Coast Vineyard

"Duende, the Spanish word for the highest level of emotion, soul and heart in flamenco music, may get its best expression in the 2022 vintage of this wine.  Vibrant, exuberant, and perfumed, the wine opens with notes of wild strawberries, nuances of sandal wood and smoked meats. A silky mid palate with fine structure, bright acidity and a touch of classical Santa Maria earth makes the wine even more sexy." - Paul Lato

"The Gold Coast Vineyard is not a flashy, steep or visually impressive site, but Paul Lato is mastering its fruit into amazing wines. This wine begins with sharp raspberry jam, herb-dusted potting soil and warm pie-spice aromas. The palate snaps with raspberry and pomegranate fruit flavors that are layered in peppercorn, tangerine rind and hints of game, as the acid stays refreshingly deep into the finish"

-Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast - 97 points