St Innocent Zenith Vineyard Pinot noir 07
St Innocent Zenith Vineyard Pinot noir 07 - The 2007 Zenith Pinot is, in a word, intense. Roses, jasmine, and raspberry flowers mingle in the nose, and expansive bing cherry and red raspberry flavors please the palate. An edgy hint of minerality in the rich fruit flavors and the smooth tannins makes the wine distinctive and unique. - Avalon
The Zenith Vineyard, formerly called O'Connor, is St. Innocent's estate vineyard. It is situated among the estate vineyards of Witness Tree, Cristom, and Bethel Heights.
St. Innocent Zenith Vineyard Pinot noir 2006 received 90 points from Parker's Wine Advocate. This Pinot noir complements sweet meat entrees - grilled salmon, lamb chops, and filet. When served young, this wine is best if allowed to breathe for 1-2 hours. It is drinkable at release or will benefit from aging up to 5 years.
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The St Innocent Pinot noir Zenith Vineyard 06 received 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard, only in its fourth leaf, is another friendly, easy-to-understand wine with enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years. Drink this lengthy effort from 2010 to 2016."
The St Innocent Zenith Vineyard Pinot noir 06 says "hey, check me out!" The most open and forward of the new 06 St. Innocent Pinots, it has huge, expressive aromas of savory sweet bacon and grilled plums. The wine opens up on the palate with ripe red cherry notes and exotic cardamom and clove on the finish. Layered hints of black currant explode throughout, then savory notes reappear. The Zenith Vineyard, formerly O'Connor, is St. Innocent's estate vineyard. A delicious new offering.
