Name: Tyler Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict 2017 750ml
Brand: Tyler
SKU: 998051
Price: 109.87 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93 (3 reviews)

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Winery

Tyler

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Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

Country

United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region

California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is home to many of California's most sought after wines, with a powerful reputation for superbly crafted, old world style big, flavorful and complex red wines. The white wine industry in the region is growing, too, with many wineries within Santa Barbara successfully experimenting with several classic white wine grape varietals. As in much of California, Santa Barbara benefits from the blazing west coast sunshine, coupled with cooling Pacific Ocean breezes and fogs, which help to temper the grapes and slow the ripening process, thus ensuring more flavor and aroma in the resulting wines. Although Santa Barbara is a relatively young wine region, it is home to many wineries who are extremely dedicated when it comes to demonstrating just how good their terroir is, and how characterful their region's wines can be.

DC 95pts

Decanter

Tyler’s Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir is the centrepiece of the winery’s production. The wine is sourced from the original Mt. Eden clones planted in 1971, and the 2017 vintage was fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged in 50% new French oak. The nose here is flashy, dazzling and nuanced, and the palate is broad and expansive. There is a subtle but persistent grip to the structure, and the wine feels perfectly polished and crafted without feeling manipulated to do so. Quite possibly the definitive wine made from these vines thus far. Drinking Window 2019 - 2035.

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is pale to medium ruby-purple, opening with tar, grilled meats and stone with warm black cherries and berries, citrus peel, nutmeg, dried flowers and blue fruit hints. The light to medium-bodied palate offers a good core of spicy fruits with a wonderful, granulated tannic frame, juicy freshness and a long, layered finish. 139 cases produced.

VM 91pts

Vinous Media

The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is another pretty, gracious wine in this range. Crushed flowers, dried cherry, chalk, mint, spice, cedar and sweet tobacco are all beautifully lifted in this lithe, sensual Pinot Noir from Tyler. The 2017 is bright and energetic, with lovely saline underpinnings that give energy, and an attractive whole cluster flourish on the close. This is an especially earthy, savory style, with more prominent stem character than is found in most of the other Pinots in this lineup.

Winery Notes

Beautiful spiced cherry fruit with ginger root and sarsaparilla notes add a spicy component while the overall theme of juicy, freshness and structure shine. The finish is extremely long with wonderful grip and acidity.

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Tyler Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict 2017 750ml

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Winery

Tyler

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Country

United States

Region

California

Appellation

Santa Barbara

Decanter

Wine Advocate

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Winery Notes

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