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While the Bearwallow Vineyard is somewhat more famous, I preferred Halcon's 2016 Pinot Noir Oppenlander, a lovely wine that offers up a compelling bouquet of wild red berries, cedary spice, dark chocolate, coniferous forest floor and dried flowers. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with an ample core of succulent fruit, melting tannins and a long, sappy finish. This is a beautifully balanced, characterful Pinot Noir from Paul Gordon.
Technical Details
- BlendPinot Noir
- WinemakerPaul Gordon
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationMendocino
- VineyardOppenlander
- Alcohol13.3%
Halcon Pinot Noir Oppenlander 2016
Pinot Noir | US
WA93JD92
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
The quality to price ratio on all the Halcon wines are pegged well into the red zone. Paul Gordon is absolutely crushing it right now. We bought every last case he had after tasting it. If you like balanced, Burgundian styled pinot made in cool-climates in the new world, you owe it to yourself to try this. At under $30 a bottle, it is one of the finest values in our entire inventory.
About the Producer
British expats Paul and Jackie Gordon fell in love with California wine made a bold move purchasing a remote vineyard in the hills of the Yorkville Highlands between Cloverdale and Anderson Valley. They then palnted 15 acres with the help of seasoned winemaker Wells Guthrie of Copain Wines in Russian River Valley, Carole Meredith and Steven Lagier of Lagier Meredith Vineyard on Mount Veeder in Napa Valley, and Scott Shapley of ROAR. with a minimalist approach to winemaking and a hope to let the terroir of this unique site shine, and they do just that.