Santa Helena

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Delectable Wine
9.2

The 2021 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is laced with crushed red berry fruit. Spice, tobacco and mint are some of the notes that grace this expressive, nuanced Pinot. The 2021 was done with fully destemmed fruit, but there is a sense of savoriness here that is quite attractive. $25.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023) β€” 8 days ago

"Odedi", Severn and 10 others liked this

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This vintage of Pieve Santa Restituta is delicious. To be more specific: the best word to describe it is the English "smooth". The Polish "smooth" does not reflect the nuances. πŸ™‚ Tannins pleasantly tighten the tongue. The acidity is perfect for me. Fleeting fruitiness on the nose, but none on the palate. Back to the nose: spices and herbs, especially thyme, some tobacco. I love the dryness of this wine. β€” 23 days ago

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Exceptional as always, this time with braised beef. β€” 6 days ago

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This was excellent. Delicious, fruity, juicy, very smooth and drinkable, light tannins and not very earthy for a Pinot. β€” 9 days ago

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Love this 1/2 bottle 375ML. Perfect for one ! β€” 19 days ago

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Graphite and pencil lead. Deep purple/garnet. Took 5 hours of decanting to open up. β€” a month ago