The energy and focus that is typical of the cooler sites within the Santa Lucia Highlands comes through in the 2010 Pinot Noir Rosella’s. Dark red cherries, flowers, mint and spices are woven together nicely as the wine works its way to a long, focused finish. The Rosella’s is one of the more feminine wines here. This is another terrific showing. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018.
This is a solid, consistent set of wines from Bernardus.
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