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2018 Holocene Pinot Noir Apocrypha – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / June 22, 2023

Holocene was founded by Todd and Carrie Alexander in 2015. Todd, of course, is the winemaker at Force Majeure and prior to that at Bryant Family Vineyards. Holocene makes two Pinots, a Chardonnay, a Syrah and a Pinot Gris. Bright red in color. 13.4% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, citrus and forest floor. Medium body with medium acidity. Rich,…

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2018 Holocene Pinot Noir Memorialis – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / June 20, 2023

Holocene was founded by Todd and Carrie Alexander in 2015. Todd, of course, is the winemaker at Force Majeure and prior to that at Bryant Family Vineyards. Holocene makes two Pinots, a Chardonnay, a Syrah and a Pinot Gris. Ruby red in color. 13.3% ABV. Stunning nose of red fruits, flowers and forest floor. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Light,…

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2016 Holocene Pinot Noir Memorialis – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / January 11, 2023

Holocene was founded by Todd and Carrie Alexander in 2015. Todd, of course, is the winemaker at Force Majeure and prior to that at Bryant Family Vineyards. Holocene makes two Pinots, a Syrah and a Pinot Gris. Dark crimson in color. 14.4% ABV. Subdued nose of red fruits, baking spices and flowers. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Bursting with plush,…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2016 Holocene Pinot Noir Apocrypha – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / November 19, 2022

Holocene was founded by Todd and Carrie Alexander in 2015. Todd, of course, is the winemaker at Force Majeure and prior to that at Bryant Family Vineyards. Holocene makes two Pinots, a Syrah and a Pinot Gris. Dark crimson in color. 14.6% ABV. Intriguing nose of red fruits, citrus, flowers and forest floor. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Rich and…

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