St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 (750ML)

92 VM

92 Points Vinous Media: Limpid ruby-red. Tightly focused cherry and black raspberry scents open up with air and are complicated by notes of cola, allspice and dried rose. Sappy, mineral-tinged bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors show very good focus and pick up a hint of smokiness with air. Fleshes out slowly on the persistent floral finish, which features youthfully chewy tannins. Based on this pinot's power and structure I'd bet on it rewarding at least a decade of patience.  -Antonio Galloni

"Freedom Hill produces Pinot noirs with lovely structure. Its abundant nose has a rich density of dark fruits, roasted sweet spices, dried citrus notes and wild flowers. Rich and generously fruited with dark, wild cherries, loads of spice and underlying dark earth. This is a wine for richly flavored foods with complex, roasted flavors like ratatouille, lasagna, and for me, its signature dish, Porterhouse steak with fried potatoes. It can be enjoyed after decanting 2-3 hours and aged for 12 years." -Winemaker