($57): Merry Edwards’ Klopp Ranch bottling of Pinot Noir is wonderfully different from her other single vineyard wines.  It’s denser still, with more concentrated black fruit flavors, yet still avoids being heavy because of lip-smacking acidity.  At this stage, there’s a smattering of savory notes that emerges with time in the glass.  As with all of Edward’ Pinot Noirs, the Klopp Ranch has a silky texture.  Similar to the Flax bottling, the Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir needs cellaring to allow it to bloom.
95 Michael Apstein May 6, 2014