PAST VINTAGES
MT. CARMEL PINOT NOIR, BLOCKS 2, 3, 5 VINTAGE 2015
Tasting notes courtesy Antonio Galloni, Vinous.
Powerful and massively tannic, the 2015 Pinot Noir Mt. Carmel Vineyard Blocks 2, 3, 5 2015 is brilliant. Brisk saline notes underpin a finish laced with bright red fruit, savory herb and rose petal nuances.
The Sparkler
Three years ago, we set aside some choice fruit for a little side project, and we’re now – finally – happy to debut Mail Road’s initial (and inaugural) foray into sparkling wine, Mail Road Wine’s Mt. Carmel Vineyard, The Sparkler 2015. From the single block of own-rooted, Mt. Carmel clone Chardonnay at the center of our estate vineyard.
Mt. Carmel Pinot Noir Vintage 2013
Tasting notes courtesy Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate.
Similar to the Mt. Carmel 3, 5 bottling, except with more tension and vibrancy, the 2013 Pinot Noir Mt Carmel Vineyard spent 16 months in 33% new French oak, with the balance all in neutral oak, before being bottled unfiltered in March, 2015. It offers lots of rose petal, sappy underbrush and liquid-rock characteristics to go with ample cassis and black cherry fruit. Thrillingly textured, pure and seamless, with medium-bodied richness and depth, this is a sensational Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills that stays fresh and vibrant without making any concessions to fruit or texture. It will have 10-15 years of overall longevity.
MT. CARMEL PINOT NOIR BLOCKS 3, 5 VINTAGE 2013
Tasting notes courtesy Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate.
The 2013 Pinot Noir Mt Carmel Vineyard 3, 5 offers lots of minerality and saltiness to go with darker-based fruits, crushed violets and cassis. Slightly reserved aromatically, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a supple, expansive texture and a big finish. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.
MT. CARMEL CHARDONNAY VINTAGE 2014
Tasting notes courtesy Antonio Galloni, Vinous.
The 2014 Chardonnay Mt. Carmel Vineyard opens with intense aromatics with Sauvignon-leaning nuances. Bright, tense and pulsating with pure energy, the 2014 is a wine of considerable potential. Scents of orchard fruit and white flowers add further complexity, but above all else, the 2014 is a wine to look forward to for overall precision and balance.
