Ritual
Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir
Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile
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.
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, 2015Pleasantly surprised. Anise, mushroom, dark fruit. Pretty delicious when it opens up a bit.
Pleasantly surprised. Anise, mushroom, dark fruit. Pretty delicious when it opens up a bit.
Dec 11th, 2015A day after tasting. Held its fruit! Good everyday find.
A day after tasting. Held its fruit! Good everyday find.
Oct 13th, 20152nd bottle of this batch. A great everyday wine.
2nd bottle of this batch. A great everyday wine.
Jun 8th, 2015A great find from my friends at Artisan wine depot. A wonderful everyday Pinot. - of Chilean decent.
A great find from my friends at Artisan wine depot. A wonderful everyday Pinot. - of Chilean decent.
May 4th, 2015Solid biodynamic Pinot from Chile! dark cherries, cola, herbs, silky texture! @rxwinelab
Solid biodynamic Pinot from Chile! dark cherries, cola, herbs, silky texture! @rxwinelab
May 2nd, 2015
Tastes like Sonoma coast to me. Good effort.
Tastes like Sonoma coast to me. Good effort.
Apr 18th, 2015
Big ratings from Suckling likely set this up for failure. Nice, rich CA-like and better than some at 1/2 the price. That said still not quite my speed. I won't buy (at ~$17) again...
Big ratings from Suckling likely set this up for failure. Nice, rich CA-like and better than some at 1/2 the price. That said still not quite my speed. I won't buy (at ~$17) again...
Nov 27th, 201494 points from suckling!!!
94 points from suckling!!!
Oct 17th, 2014
Our son brought this to dinner for our 35th anniversary at our favorite BYOB last weekend. The wine geek in me says "Chilean Pinot?" Really?
This is what I love about my wine mistress. I'll never master it and my expectations are often turned upside down. I can't believe how good this was. well balanced, with strawberry and cherry notes. A heavier mouthfeel which I liked. But this if you find it, you be pleasantly surprised. I was.
Our son brought this to dinner for our 35th anniversary at our favorite BYOB last weekend. The wine geek in me says "Chilean Pinot?" Really?
This is what I love about my wine mistress. I'll never master it and my expectations are often turned upside down. I can't believe how good this was. well balanced, with strawberry and cherry notes. A heavier mouthfeel which I liked. But this if you find it, you be pleasantly surprised. I was.