Lioco
La Selva Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
A bit lean and firmly mineral, like iron filings. I has depth but seems sharp rather than generous. (I know generousness is not necessarily a trait or desired in PN)
A bit lean and firmly mineral, like iron filings. I has depth but seems sharp rather than generous. (I know generousness is not necessarily a trait or desired in PN)
Apr 27th, 2021
At six years, still zingy and fresh. Sappy but lively cherry fruit, forest floor, a spice note, and a floaty sandalwood note. Electric acids in the mouth create the zingy palate impression, with intense and concentrated fruit. In my opinion, Mendocino PN’s usually aren’t the most complex, but they can have very direct, varietally correct, and satisfying Pinot fruit, and this fits the bill.
At six years, still zingy and fresh. Sappy but lively cherry fruit, forest floor, a spice note, and a floaty sandalwood note. Electric acids in the mouth create the zingy palate impression, with intense and concentrated fruit. In my opinion, Mendocino PN’s usually aren’t the most complex, but they can have very direct, varietally correct, and satisfying Pinot fruit, and this fits the bill.
Jul 29th, 2020Wonderful, lively fragrance of sweet baking spice, zingy but ripe cherry, flowers, and crushed stone. Concentrated but focused and zippy in the mouth. Lots of tart cherry and crushed rock minerality. Excellent acidity. Seems like it’s got a few more years before it peaks.
Wonderful, lively fragrance of sweet baking spice, zingy but ripe cherry, flowers, and crushed stone. Concentrated but focused and zippy in the mouth. Lots of tart cherry and crushed rock minerality. Excellent acidity. Seems like it’s got a few more years before it peaks.
Oct 26th, 2017
Loved the fruit; nice balance. Enjoyed it and would buy again.
Loved the fruit; nice balance. Enjoyed it and would buy again.
Nov 24th, 2016
The people pleasing Pinot- great bridge to get to the Saveria and Cerise.
The people pleasing Pinot- great bridge to get to the Saveria and Cerise.
Aug 31st, 2016
Excellent Pinot...juicy cherries...baking spices...bubble gum and nice wet gravel notes! Really enjoying this wine! Drinking very nicely!
Excellent Pinot...juicy cherries...baking spices...bubble gum and nice wet gravel notes! Really enjoying this wine! Drinking very nicely!
May 20th, 2019
Color of dark burgundy. Nose of seducing cherry jam, sweet grapes, lot of berries, wet mushroom and a bit cocoa. Taste of similar notes, with more flavones like zest, Sprite, and emphasis on strawberries. Aftertaste of spice and anise, a bit more zest and low on tannins. She is subtle and refined, enjoy her now.
Color of dark burgundy. Nose of seducing cherry jam, sweet grapes, lot of berries, wet mushroom and a bit cocoa. Taste of similar notes, with more flavones like zest, Sprite, and emphasis on strawberries. Aftertaste of spice and anise, a bit more zest and low on tannins. She is subtle and refined, enjoy her now.
Jan 10th, 2018