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96 JD. "Another ripe, sexy, voluptuous effort is the 2015 Pinot Noir Hapgood, and I always love this cuvée. Coming from a site just beside the Machado Vineyard, it never lacks for oomph and the 2015 gives up lots of kirsch, strawberry and framboise notes, with more spice, dried earth, flowers and savory herb notes in the background. Ripe, full-bodied and powerful, it still stays gracefully and lively, with a great finish. This is a classic Sta. Rita Hills Pinot made with the idea to show exactly what this terrific terroir can deliver." Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, Aug 2017 |