Incline Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2014
Maison Roy & Fils' 2014 Incline Pinot Noir blends red fruit, dried herbs, and citrus peel in a graceful, finely layered style. The palate has depth without heaviness, carrying the vintage's ripeness with measured freshness.
Tasting
- Aroma
- Red berries, dried herbs, citrus peel
- Palate
- Deep yet light-footed, supple, fresh
- Finish
- Graceful and persistent
Pairs with
- duck breast
- cedar-plank salmon
- porcini risotto
- triple-cream cheese
From the Archive
Aromatically the Incline Dundee Pinot Noir shows cranberry, red rose, pie cherry and a slate-like minerality. The palate is broad, supple and concentrated, with lots of red and black fruit and a medium plus body. The wine has a great freshness and precision, framed by a low alcohol level. The tannins and bright acidity are integrated and soft allowing the prime drinking window to be around 2020-2028.
Beautiful depth and purity here, this is an elite pinot in all respects. Complex, spicy and meaty notes abound with ripe dark-cherry aromas holding court. The palate has a silky, long and succulent feel with impressively concentrated dark cherries.