The 2017 Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir sat for 11 months in French oak barrels, watched over by winemaker Sofia Araya, who allowed an alcohol level of 13.5% abv. Retail is $19.
When I tried the 2015 vintage a couple of years ago, I noted that the nose was savory and funky, with tea leaves and coffee grounds. The palate was a walk on the dark side, too - full and wild and raw.
The 2017 has a medium ruby tint to it. The tea and coffee notes are still there on the nose, but not as strongly. It is savory, but not funky this time around. The black raspberry fruit has a chance to shine. The palate is dark and a bit brawny, with enough tannins for pot roast or pork chops. The wine finishes long and savory, with that dark fruit trailing at the end.
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