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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Gap's Crown 2012 from Sonoma Coast



I am not going to make any comments to this delicious wine. Just read the quotes below:
This is an impressive and immediately appealing wine displaying lush layers of pure red fruit, velvety tannins and a long palate-coating finish. Aromas of cranberry, pomegranate and plum flow from the glass, underscored by enticing notes of mahogany, fresh-tilled earth, mint and exotic spices. A classic expression of Gap’s Crown! 
Retail Price: $70

Accolades

  • 93 Points | Wine Advocate
    “A stunner smelling of rose petals, braised meats, black currants and black cherries is the 2012 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard. This wine, aged slightly longer than most of their Pinot Noirs, is made from relatively new Dijon clones 115 and 828. It is a full-bodied, gorgeous Pinot Noir that should drink beautifully for up to a decade when it is finally released.” - Robert Parker


  • 2012 Patz & Hall GAP’S CROWN VINEYARD – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 91 Points; Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style. “Chunky and rustic, with dry, edgy tannins and a savory herbal presence. The dense core of dark berry allows the flavors to gain depth and suppleness midpalate. Best from 2015 through 2023.”
  • 91 Points | Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
    “Good dark red. Musky raspberry, blackberry, brown spices and bitter chocolate on the nose. Large-scaled, supple and rich, with an almost zin-like ripeness to the flavors of wild brambly dark fruits, sassafras and chocolate. This thick, very spicy fruit bomb finishes with big, chewy tannins and a lingering chocolate flavor.” - Stephen Tanzer
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