Tony Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch 2015 (750ML)

98 JS / 95 VM

Tons of pressed violets and lavender as well as blueberries, plenty of herbs, cedar, almonds and acacia come through on the nose, before ginseng, ivy and slate kick in. The palate is so structured with intense yet velvety tannins and layers of fruit and spices. Such tension in terms of the fine acidity but intensely full-bodied. A great wine that will age for decades. Drink from 2020 and well beyond. James Suckling

Brilliant red. A heady, seductively perfumed bouquet of fresh red and blue fruits, potpourri, spicecake and vanilla carries an intense mineral overtone. Concentrated yet vibrant in style, showing superb clarity and lift to the sweet raspberry, boysenberry, cola, spicecake and floral pastille flavors. Becomes nervier and spicier on the gently tannic finish, which hangs on with outstanding focus and tenacity. Josh Raynolds – Vinous Media