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2014 Longoria Pinot Noir Lovely Rita Sta. Rita Hills
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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HighPeaksWino wrote: 92 points
January 25, 2021 - Great pinot. Let is open up but maybe only 30 mins. Had it with salmon. Sometimes, keep things simple.
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rwerner Likes this wine: 92 points
December 12, 2020 - Wonderful nose with delicious complex fruit and a long finish with soft tannins.
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Jar01015 Likes this wine: 91 points
January 20, 2019 - Nice Pinot from Longoria. More of the earthy flavors with mushroom and funky earth but nice hints of plum and your typical cherry flavors. More old world than new for me. This wine is what it is, but I found it to be totally enjoyable, particularly for the price I picked it up for during Last Bottle madness sale. Drink now as I don’t think there is anywhere else this one is going.
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Cabfrancophile wrote: 91 points
April 21, 2018 - Consistent with prior note. Not Burgundian, precisely, but earth-driven in character with excellent weight and fruit core. Outstanding for essentially an entry-level Pinot, though the fruit sources are indeed top notch. Should continue to drink well for several years.
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Cabfrancophile wrote: 92 points
January 15, 2017 - Earth-funk (mushroom, forest floor, game) aromas are prominent initially, cherry and sage characteristics emerge with air. Medium bodied, gentle yet structured, impeccably balanced, fruit forward middle with a long, pure peacock tail finish. A lighter style, but no lack of flavor or depth. Likely best in the next 2-3 years.
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By Richard Jennings
5/25/2021 (link) 92 points(Longoria Pinot Noir Lovely Rita Sta. Rita Hills) Medium ruby color with pale meniscus; savory, earthy, tart cherry, black cherry nose; mature, tasty, velvety textured, tart black cherry, black raspberry palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (13.2% alcohol; Diam 5 cork) 92+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Longoria
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Lovely Rita
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 46 (39%)
- Consumed 73 (61%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerLongoria
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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