Eric Kent Sonoma County Pinot Noir Appellation Series 2022 2025 L'Assemblage Part 2 the 2019 Alpine Vineyard Pinot

the 2019 Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir reveals translucent ruby color and a sweet floral

The wine opens with delicate florals that marry with red and black fruit

everything is unfined and unfiltered

The good stuff comes off granite

Eric Kent Sonoma County Pinot Noir Appellation Series 2022 2025 L'Assemblage Part 2 the 2019 Alpine Vineyard PinotEric Kent's own note on this bottling: they probably made it too good for the price. Hard to disagree. Sonoma Coast fruit in a strong 2022 vintage gives bright, juicy red fruit and boysenberry, with a subtle spice note and just enough French oak to frame it. It's structured and serious without taking itself too seriously, which is a harder trick than it sounds. Drink it now or hold it a few years.