Occidental Bodega Headlands Vineyard Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir 2020
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Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Occidental |
Origin | California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast |
Alcohol/vol | 13.3% |
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2020 Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Vineyard Cuvee Elizabeth pours a youthful ripe ruby hue and has very attractive floral aromas of wild raspberry, incense, wildflowers, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, with great balance of ripeness and purity, it offers cherry liqueur, violets, fine tannins, and a soft mineral texture and has seamless freshness of acidity without any harsh edges. Drink 2023-2033.
Vinous
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The 2020 Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth is a dark, brooding wine. Black cherry, plum, gravel, game, incense and dried herbs all run through the 2020. Intensely lifted and mineral, the 2020 offers notable energy and fine balance. There's a bit of nerviness in the tannin that needs to resolve. The Cuvee Elizabeth is usually a bit more forthcoming than it is today. I would give this at least a year or two in bottle.