there's a subtle difference between this pinot and loring's eight other vineyard-designated 2012 pinots. but by a hair, this is the best and most compelling, delicious in blackberries, blueberries and cherries. it's hard not to drink the entire bottle now, with its tantalizing acidity and soft but intricate tannins. and yet this gorgeous wine will develop bottle complexity until 2020 or 2021. the vineyard is in the sweet spot of the santa rita hills.
Clos Pepe Vineyard