William Hill Central Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
William Hill
Label Name:
 
Central Coast Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Central Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Customer rating ~4. 6/5 (wine. com); Wine Enthusiast historical scores ~85 for earlier vintages; Wine Review Online example: 91 (2016)

Tasting Note
Aromas of red and black cherry, raspberry, lavender, clove and toasted oak. Palate shows ripe red fruit, boysenberry, baking spices, firm acidity and a plush, long smooth finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, duck confit, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, pork belly, lamb chops, charcuterie; Asian: hoisin duck, Korean bulgogi, teriyaki salmon, miso-glazed aubergine, pork bao.

Production Method
Cold-soaked fruit, fermented in stainless steel with controlled yeast; matured on French and American oak for added texture and spice before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
William Hill Estate, founded by William Hill in the late 1970s and now part of E. & J. Gallo, produces approachable, value-driven California wines sourced from selected Central Coast sites.