My favorite of the 2012 Pinot Noirs is the 2012 Pinot Noir Clos Platt, which comes from young vine material (all the Calera clone) that is organically farmed, and the wine includes 10% stems. The biggest, richest and most complete of these Pinots, it offers lots of spice, roasted meats, underbrush and forest floor characteristics along with full-bodied richness, a deep, beautiful fruitiness, and a savory, round generosity. It should drink well for a decade or more.
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