Brewer-Clifton
Ampelos Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USAPinot Noir
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Dec 2nd, 2014
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Sep 22nd, 2013
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USASta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
I think this is around 15% but it doesn't have a hint of the heat that over-powered this wine 2 years ago. A balanced beauty now. Ripe cherry, floral notes and I do pick up some of the stem flavor (I think they employ whole bunch fermentation) but to me I like the character it provides. Modern? Yes. Big? Yes. Do I like it? Yes. Do I like Burgundy more? Yes. Do I like both blondes and brunettes? Absolutely. So why can't we have both?
I think this is around 15% but it doesn't have a hint of the heat that over-powered this wine 2 years ago. A balanced beauty now. Ripe cherry, floral notes and I do pick up some of the stem flavor (I think they employ whole bunch fermentation) but to me I like the character it provides. Modern? Yes. Big? Yes. Do I like it? Yes. Do I like Burgundy more? Yes. Do I like both blondes and brunettes? Absolutely. So why can't we have both?
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014
Delicious. Trade Tasting at the Four Seasons Maui.
Delicious. Trade Tasting at the Four Seasons Maui.
May 26th, 2013Great surprise. Wasn't as hot or disoriented as expected from young BC. Loved the fruit. Awesome few sips.
Great surprise. Wasn't as hot or disoriented as expected from young BC. Loved the fruit. Awesome few sips.
Dec 2nd, 2014