Delicate/cool/floral in style. Phenomenal translucent ruby color. There's a flash of red fruit to start, this dries out, floral aromatics bloom with hints of clove. The finish is sour and it's mouthfeel is lacking, this contrast allows one to really appreciate the polish and extraction of, say, a premeium Shea Vineyard P/N. I think with more time to air the finish may soften, but the bottle didn't last that long. 13.5% abv. Aged 12-14 months in French oak (40% new barrels).
Delicate/cool/floral in style. Phenomenal translucent ruby color. There's a flash of red fruit to start, this dries out, floral aromatics bloom with hints of clove. The finish is sour and it's mouthfeel is lacking, this contrast allows one to really appreciate the polish and extraction of, say, a premeium Shea Vineyard P/N. I think with more time to air the finish may soften, but the bottle didn't last that long. 13.5% abv. Aged 12-14 months in French oak (40% new barrels).
Feb 2nd, 2013The wine of the evening is a; Anakena Ona Special Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, from Leyda Valley, Chile. This is a very good wine for the price point! Color-Deep red color with a slight crimson core Bouquet-This wine leaves your nose with a beautiful Bouquet of raspberry, and crushed cranberries. There are also some slight sweet wood aromas as well. Palate-Your palate is greeted by different fruit and cherry flavors, with some slight herb and spice on the back end.
The wine of the evening is a; Anakena Ona Special Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, from Leyda Valley, Chile. This is a very good wine for the price point! Color-Deep red color with a slight crimson core Bouquet-This wine leaves your nose with a beautiful Bouquet of raspberry, and crushed cranberries. There are also some slight sweet wood aromas as well. Palate-Your palate is greeted by different fruit and cherry flavors, with some slight herb and spice on the back end.
May 26th, 2013