Ritual
Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir
Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile
The 2017 has a medium ruby tint to it. The tea and coffee notes are still there on the nose, but not as strongly. It is savory, but not funky this time around. The black raspberry fruit has a chance to shine. The palate is dark and a bit brawny, with enough tannins for pot roast or pork chops. The wine finishes long and savory, with that dark fruit trailing at the end.
The 2017 has a medium ruby tint to it. The tea and coffee notes are still there on the nose, but not as strongly. It is savory, but not funky this time around. The black raspberry fruit has a chance to shine. The palate is dark and a bit brawny, with enough tannins for pot roast or pork chops. The wine finishes long and savory, with that dark fruit trailing at the end.
Oct 5th, 2021
This is the 2017 Veramonte Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir that I had last night.
On the nose the aromas are those of over cooked fruit, cherry, raspberry, stewed prunes, licorice, vanilla, oak and dark soil.
On the palate is a little bit of its saving grace, there are notes of cherry, raspberry, red currant, dark plume, spice, mushroom and dark soil.
Thenwine is medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel, medium acidity and fine tannins that moves into a medium fruit earthy finish. Have a wonderful coming New Year and stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
This is the 2017 Veramonte Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir that I had last night.
On the nose the aromas are those of over cooked fruit, cherry, raspberry, stewed prunes, licorice, vanilla, oak and dark soil.
On the palate is a little bit of its saving grace, there are notes of cherry, raspberry, red currant, dark plume, spice, mushroom and dark soil.
Thenwine is medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel, medium acidity and fine tannins that moves into a medium fruit earthy finish. Have a wonderful coming New Year and stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
Sour cherries, lots of candy and some eucalypt notes. A bit exuberant, not Burgundy, but very pleasant and good value
Sour cherries, lots of candy and some eucalypt notes. A bit exuberant, not Burgundy, but very pleasant and good value
Jun 2nd, 2019
On the nose, ripe, elegant fruits; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, cherries, strawberries on the wide palate and long set. Dark, rich moist soils, light vanilla, hints of black licorice and fresh dark florals and violets.
The body is medium full. Tannins are light round and velvety. The fruits are ruby, ripe and rich; blackberries, black cherries, blue fruit hues, strawberries & black raspberries. Light cinnamon & vanilla, dark rich moist earth with bright, fresh red flowers and violets. Acidity is well done and the long, ripe ruby finish is beautifully polished.
Photos of; the Estate vines as seen from their front building entrance, part of their barrel room, our tasting setting and Viña Veramonte and visitor center.
On the nose, ripe, elegant fruits; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, cherries, strawberries on the wide palate and long set. Dark, rich moist soils, light vanilla, hints of black licorice and fresh dark florals and violets.
The body is medium full. Tannins are light round and velvety. The fruits are ruby, ripe and rich; blackberries, black cherries, blue fruit hues, strawberries & black raspberries. Light cinnamon & vanilla, dark rich moist earth with bright, fresh red flowers and violets. Acidity is well done and the long, ripe ruby finish is beautifully polished.
Photos of; the Estate vines as seen from their front building entrance, part of their barrel room, our tasting setting and Viña Veramonte and visitor center.
Nice but not quite where the '14 left off. To be revisited with some time under its belt. 8.9/9.0
Nice but not quite where the '14 left off. To be revisited with some time under its belt. 8.9/9.0
Oct 12th, 2017I have opened the 2015 Ritual by Veramonte Pinot Noir from the extreme eastern end of Chile's Casablanca Valley. I have had the Ritual Pinot Noir 3 years ago. I can't believe it has been that long ago and everything I remember is as good today as it was then. Paul Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Winery is a consulting winemaker here and it shows.
On the nose is fruity aromas of cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry, cola, vanilla, rose petals, earthy soil and a funk component.
As I let the the wine roll over my palate the fruit again is prevalent with notes of sour cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry, clove, cola, vanilla and a mineral laden soil.
This is a medium bodied wine with medium + acidity and medium tannins that lead to a silky, velvety smooth finish. For the price this wine rivals any higher priced Pinot Noir. Have a great week and please take things easy and be safe. Nostrovia!🍷🍷🍷🍷
I have opened the 2015 Ritual by Veramonte Pinot Noir from the extreme eastern end of Chile's Casablanca Valley. I have had the Ritual Pinot Noir 3 years ago. I can't believe it has been that long ago and everything I remember is as good today as it was then. Paul Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Winery is a consulting winemaker here and it shows.
On the nose is fruity aromas of cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry, cola, vanilla, rose petals, earthy soil and a funk component.
As I let the the wine roll over my palate the fruit again is prevalent with notes of sour cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry, clove, cola, vanilla and a mineral laden soil.
This is a medium bodied wine with medium + acidity and medium tannins that lead to a silky, velvety smooth finish. For the price this wine rivals any higher priced Pinot Noir. Have a great week and please take things easy and be safe. Nostrovia!🍷🍷🍷🍷
Distinctively less fruit-forward than New World (ok, California) pinot noir at this price, and the better for it.
Distinctively less fruit-forward than New World (ok, California) pinot noir at this price, and the better for it.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2014Tonight on the agenda I will be drinking another pinot from Chile. This is the one that A big wine critic rates a 94 and proclaims it rivals the Sea Smoke Pinot Noir's. I am hear to tell you that I have not had the Sea Smoke Pinot's. I will tell you this, I truly like this wine. I had purchased this for around $16.99 and I will be purchasing more. This when I opened it the aromas were wonderful, fresh fruity notes of sweet blueberries, raspberries, floral notes of violets and ripe forest soil. On the palate this is a well rounded and balanced wine. Good fruit of bin cherries and strawberries. There is mushroom notes and hints of vanilla. The tannin are medium smooth with medium acidity and a long finish. A very nice Pinot Noir.
Tonight on the agenda I will be drinking another pinot from Chile. This is the one that A big wine critic rates a 94 and proclaims it rivals the Sea Smoke Pinot Noir's. I am hear to tell you that I have not had the Sea Smoke Pinot's. I will tell you this, I truly like this wine. I had purchased this for around $16.99 and I will be purchasing more. This when I opened it the aromas were wonderful, fresh fruity notes of sweet blueberries, raspberries, floral notes of violets and ripe forest soil. On the palate this is a well rounded and balanced wine. Good fruit of bin cherries and strawberries. There is mushroom notes and hints of vanilla. The tannin are medium smooth with medium acidity and a long finish. A very nice Pinot Noir.
2 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015Not your typical Pinot. A bit spicy, but not my favorite
Not your typical Pinot. A bit spicy, but not my favorite
2 people found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2013
Tasted kinda like a Sonoma Coast Pinot to me. But it's Chilean.
Tasted kinda like a Sonoma Coast Pinot to me. But it's Chilean.
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2014