Region: Casablanca Valley, Chile
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
Obtained from: Wine Spectator Grand Tour
Price: $45
Wino4Life Category: Weekend Wine
Aeration before tasting: Just a swirl or two, no special aeration.
Cork Condition: Natural cork - no defects or issues.
Appearance: Clear, dark red with a pink rim.
Aroma: Lots of red fruit, baking spices, and some earth.
Taste: Full bodied, with super ripe fruit...all new world. Great finish, excellent balance.
The Grade: I give this one an A. Wow - another wonderful Pinot surprise. I had to think a while about this grade a while given the near $50 price tag... but ultimately this wine stacks up nicely against other California and Oregon Pinots at the same price point. I would definitely buy more!
Taste: Full bodied, with super ripe fruit...all new world. Great finish, excellent balance.
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