Saint Gregory
Mendocino County Pinot Meunier
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Delicious red fruit and herbs. Smooth and easy.
Delicious red fruit and herbs. Smooth and easy.
Dec 29th, 2016
Slightly Drier than pinot noir but still light and not overpowering.
AJ liked.
CJ meh.
Slightly Drier than pinot noir but still light and not overpowering.
AJ liked.
CJ meh.
Believe this is the third producer of red still Pinot Meunier, which I have enjoyed. Others being La Rochelle (my first intro to Meunier, from Saralee Vineyard) and Chandon.
Similar yet different character than Noir. Higher acidity, lighter bodied than Noir, and in the direction of strawberry. Nice varietal to seek still. Exciting to discover as sparkling, where differences from Noir are more apparent, IMHO.
Stelvin, High acidity, needs air, better on second day.
Believe this is the third producer of red still Pinot Meunier, which I have enjoyed. Others being La Rochelle (my first intro to Meunier, from Saralee Vineyard) and Chandon.
Similar yet different character than Noir. Higher acidity, lighter bodied than Noir, and in the direction of strawberry. Nice varietal to seek still. Exciting to discover as sparkling, where differences from Noir are more apparent, IMHO.
Stelvin, High acidity, needs air, better on second day.
Pleasantly dry that goes down smooth. Dark, rich color. Plum, dried cranberries, dried strawberries.
Pleasantly dry that goes down smooth. Dark, rich color. Plum, dried cranberries, dried strawberries.
Mar 17th, 2020
Earthy. Bit of pie cherry. Lovely translucent pale red. Smells floral. Flavor is light, but elegant. Bit of acid bite. A Pinot that’s not Noir. What a strange concept.
Earthy. Bit of pie cherry. Lovely translucent pale red. Smells floral. Flavor is light, but elegant. Bit of acid bite. A Pinot that’s not Noir. What a strange concept.
Apr 22nd, 2018
First time drinking Pinot Meunière on its own and am confused why more producers aren't getting in on it. Light, bright, and aromatic!
First time drinking Pinot Meunière on its own and am confused why more producers aren't getting in on it. Light, bright, and aromatic!
Dec 13th, 2015