94
points
Afleet Pinot Noir

Maggy Hawk

Afleet Pinot Noir

2018 Anderson Valley
$85
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description
Afleet Pinot Noir is like that friend you can’t get enough of – great depth and personality in spades. Crafted with whole-cluster fermentation (skins, seeds and all), this wine opens with vibrant red and black fruit, violet and blood orange aromas. A distinctive tannic backbone carries subtle earth and savory spice notes on the palate. This is a wine, like that friend, you’ll want to keep coming back to.
Acclaim
94
points
JebDunnuck.com
JD 7/2021
93
points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
JG 12/2020
91
points
Vinous
AG 5/2021
With exceptional breadth, depth, and personality, Afleet pinot noir red wine has lifted floral notes and pleasantly rustic tannins. Orange blossom and jasmine meld with honeydew, passionfruit, and candied apple aromas. An earthy, juicy mid-palate leads into a smooth and silky finish with lovely acidity.

Aromas

  • Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
  • Pear Pear
  • Grapefruit Grapefruit

Flavors

  • Red Fruit Red Fruit
  • Black Fruit Black Fruit
  • Black Pepper Black Pepper
RECENT TASTING NOTES
Another Anderson Valley release, the 2018 Pinot Noir Afleet Estate Vineyard has plenty of spicy, red cherry and mulberry-styled fruits as well as dried flowers, tea, and loamy earth styled nuances. I love its elegance. Medium-bodied, with a light, silky texture, light tannins, and outstanding length, it's beautifully done and will shine on the dinner table over the coming decade or more.
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, 7/2021
Afleet Pinot Noir
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