This is at once very fresh and very ripe with its liqueur-like aromas of plum

this is a stunner of a wine with still plenty of upside potential remaining

Once again very firm reduction buries the underlying fruit

Patience strongly advised

Soter, Pinot Noir Mineral Spings Ranch other_regions_australia This is at once veryA nearly confectionary manifestation of cherry and almond paste informs the nose and plush palate of Soters regular 2009 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch, with smoky black tea, wisteria, licorice, and mineral salt accents adding appeal to a satisfyingly juicy if (even at barely over 14% alcohol) very slightly warm finish. As Soter remarked while we tasted this, Its hard to imagine a much greater contrast in the Pinots between the character of 2010 and