Walt 2013 Clos Pepe Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US

Province: California

Region: Sta. Rita Hills

Variety: Pinot Noir

Winery: Walt

Points: 91

Taster: Matt Kettmann

Focused on the more delicate aspects of the grape, this wine comes from a vineyard recently leased long-term by this Kathyrn Hall-owned brand. It shows rose petals, anise, baked plum, mulberry and alpine strawberry on the nose. The palate combines cola, pencil lead, dark cranberry and black pepper.