2013 Goldeneye "Gowan Creek Vineyard" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir licorice and forest floor jump

licorice and forest floor jump from the glass of this broad

but it lacks the firmness one finds in more recent great vintages such as 1996

old (generally 60+ year-old) dry farmed vines nestled amongst the steep slopes of the coastal range in Chile's Maule Valley

Dark fruit and some cedar but also the sweetness of damsons and then savoury/balsamic

Laurent is my achilles heel

2013 Goldeneye "Gowan Creek Vineyard" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir licorice and forest floor jumpDark red cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and sweet spices shape the 2013 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard. This is an especially succulent, flamboyant style of Pinot and yet all the elements come together effortlessly. Readers who enjoy large scaled Pinots will find much to admire. (AG)