Of Coyote’s 2 single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, this has always been my favourite. Having benefited from the heat of 2010, there is more ripeness and depth than past vintages. Medium- to full-bodied, the bouquet of cherries, raspberries, plums, anise, cocoa, flowers and mint lead into a palate best described as an “iron hand in a velvet glove.” It starts off soft and fruit-driven, but then the tannins show full force on the finale. This is definitely a wine made for duck confit or boeuf bourguignon.
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