Outlier
2014 North Coast Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
California: North Coast
Mission Briefing
The third quartile
You don’t have to be an outlier to enjoy today’s delicious, high QPR (Quality to Price Ratio) Outlier 2014 North Coast Pinot Noir. This wine is accessible to all. You’ll be sure to appreciate its juicy complexity and easy approachability.
Stock up, as you’ll want to have plenty of this wine on hand.
Aromas of black cherry, hibiscus tea, black tea, dark rose petals, subtle dried herbs, dried mushroom and sweet spice.
Juicy and bright on entry, then more serious as earth and spice character coats the palate. Bing cherry, blackberry, red currant, sweet spice, forest floor, and black tea.
This great wine was made by Derek Rohlffs, whose ultra-popular Bravium, Formidable, and Chardonnais wines we’ve featured here in months past.
Enjoy this wine with our hearty recommendation.
Tasting Profile
Look: | Dark ruby hues with gemlike clarity through and through. |
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Smell: | Black cherry, hibiscus tea, black tea, dark rose petals, subtle dried herbs, dried mushroom and sweet spice. |
Taste: | Bing cherry, blackberry, red currant, sweet spice, forest floor, and black tea. |
Finish: | Long and bright on entry, then darker with spice and subtle minerals. |
Pairing: | Enjoy this richly layered Pinot with braised pork with a cherry glaze. |
What the Winery Says
- Winemaker
- Derek Rohlffs
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2014
- Appellation
- California, North Coast
- Abv
- 13.0%
- Barrels
- Neutral French oak