Kynsi Pinot Noir Estate Stone Corral Vineyard Edna Valley 2018
Kynsi Pinot Noir Estate Stone Corral Vineyard Edna Valley 2018
The 2018 Kynsi Estate Pinot Noir from the Stone Corral Vineyard is a captivating expression of coastal California elegance. Grown on an uplifted seabed in the heart of the Edna Valley—one of California’s coolest AVAs—this single-vineyard wine showcases the harmony of site, climate, and meticulous winemaking. Aged in carefully selected oak barrels, it reveals layers of nuance, freshness, and finesse, reflecting the vineyard’s marine influence and mineral-rich soils.
This Pinot is a hallmark of the Kynsi style: vibrant fruit, aromatic complexity, and a silky, well-structured palate, making it both immediately pleasurable and age-worthy.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the friend who lingers over the wine list, this 2018 estate Pinot Noir from Kynsi's Stone Corral Vineyard makes a gift that feels chosen rather than grabbed. It comes from a single vineyard grown on an uplifted seabed in Edna Valley, one of California's coolest AVAs, and that marine, mineral character shows in the glass. Expect sour and black cherry, raspberry preserve and violets on the nose, then a silky palate of tart cranberry, blood orange and red plum, with a whisper of vanilla custard and anise. Oak sits in balance, the acidity stays bright, and the finish turns savory and mineral. It suits an intimate anniversary dinner, a host who loves Thanksgiving, or a Pinot lover building a small cellar, since it drinks beautifully now and can rest another five to seven years. Pour it lightly chilled alongside roast duck or a wild mushroom risotto, and the recipient will taste exactly why place matters in Pinot Noir.
Pairs well with
- Herb-roasted duck with cherry gastrique — The wine's sour and black cherry notes echo the sauce while its bright acidity cuts through the richness of the duck.
- Wild mushroom risotto — Earthy undertones and a savory, mineral finish mirror the mushrooms, and the silky texture matches the creamy rice.
- Thanksgiving host gift — Its tart cranberry, red berry and gentle spice notes sit naturally beside a holiday table, making it a welcome bottle to open with the meal.
Questions about this bottle
What does the 2018 Kynsi Stone Corral Pinot Noir taste like?
The nose offers sour cherry, black cherry, raspberry preserve, violets, purple sage and blood orange peel with toasty oak and vanilla. The palate is silky, with tart cranberry, fresh raspberry, red plum and vanilla custard, earthy notes and a trace of anise, finishing bright and mineral.
How should I serve this Pinot Noir?
Kynsi suggests serving it lightly chilled at 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C). That slight chill keeps the red fruit lively and the acidity fresh while letting the floral and spice notes come through.
Is it ready to drink, or should it be cellared?
Both work. It can be enjoyed now, or cellared for five to seven years to develop further complexity, which makes it a thoughtful gift for someone who likes to lay bottles down for a special occasion.
What makes the Stone Corral Vineyard special?
It is a single estate vineyard in Edna Valley, one of California's coolest AVAs, planted on an uplifted seabed. The marine influence and mineral-rich soils shape the wine's freshness, finesse and savory, mineral finish. The bottle is a standard 750 ml.
