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Kynsi Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard Precious Stone
Kynsi Winery
United States - California - Edna Valley

The Stone Corral Vineyard is planted on a southeast slope on the west side of the Edna Valley which has an east/west orientation opening up to the Pacific Ocean from Morro Bay and Pismo Beach. Approximately 120 to 300 feet above sea level, the climate is strongly influenced by the ocean providing ideal temperate growing conditions for Pinot Noir. Early spring warming, mild summer temperatures and late arriving cold fall temperatures and rain provide a long growing season for the development of rich color, concentrated and complex flavors. Soil profiles vary between blocks from sand, sandy loam, loamy sand, pebbly sandy clay loam, all fine angular blocky , including decomposing sandstone layers and numerous fossil rocks. The soils are well drained and marine in origin, resulting in an elegant Pinot Noir with extraordinary attributes.

 

This gem is a blend of a few precious, select barrels hailing from the finest blocks of Stone Corral Vineyard. Offers blue-toned fruit on the nose and a pretty bouquet of black raspberry, sandstone, marzipan and wild lupine flowers. Opulent, yet delicate on the palate, with velvety layers of cola nut, cherry, dried herbs and pecan sandie cookies.

Wine analysis "“ 13.7% Alcohol, .69 TA, 3.5pH

Specifications
Appellation
Edna Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
Vinification
Aged in small French oak barrels for 18 months, 40% new

Reviews and News

2013 Kynsi Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard - 95 PTS - WE

2013 Kynsi Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard - 95 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 95 pts"This bottling comes from the best blocks and barrels from this single vineyard, co-owned by a number of Edna Valley luminaries. The result is stunning, with baked raspberry, strawberry, maple, and peppery bacon aromas comprising a spicy, exotic nose. Black plum fruit melds with white pepper and crushed herbs, diving into tangy strawberry and sandalwood incense notes on the finish. - Matt Kettmann"
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (April 1st 2017), 93 pts

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2012 Kynsi Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard - 93 PTS - WE

2012 Kynsi Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard - 93 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 93 pts"Just-ripe blackberry forms a tight, centralized core aroma, with flashes of pencil lead, dried rose petals and lavender adding nuance. It's focused and dark on the palate, with grippy pine sap stringing together purple fruit, dried cranberry and black pepper flavors."
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2015), 93 pts

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Producer Information: Kynsi Winery

Kynsi Winery is a family run operation located in California’s Central Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Owners Don and Gwen Othman founded Kynsi in 1995, after gaining ...
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