Description
Gainey Vineyard
With over 40 years of farming experience behind them, the Gaineys have a connection to the land that has led to the success of Gainey Vineyards. Since the original vineyard planting in 1983, Daniel J. and son Daniel H. Gainey have added 32 acres to their “Home” Ranch, which is primarily planted to the Bordeaux varietals Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Franc according to our Gainey wine reviews. In the 1990’s, the family purchased and planted a 120 acre parcel along Santa Rosa Road in what would later become the Santa Rita Hills AVA with mainly Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah for their Gainey wines. Gainey Vineyards produces about 18,000 cases annually with their collection of [“Limited Selection”] bottlings receiving the highest accolades.
Gainey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
This delightful Pinot Noir 2012 wine displays a vivid ruby-red hue and bright, fragrant, fruit-forward aromas of black cherry, red raspberry, blackberry and pomegranate, complemented by a whiff of rose hips tea. On the palate, the wine delivers intense, juicy strawberry, cherry, plum and blackberry flavors that take on a zesty, tea-leaf spice tone en route to a long, fruitful, mineral-tinged finish.
Score: 92 Points & Editor’s Choice: Wine Enthusiast
91 Points: Wine & Spirits
