This is actually from Valle Central, Chile (not California). I don't usually do Pinot Noir but I picked this up because 1. The label is pretty. 2. I like South American wines. 3. I love the name Smoking Loon. 4. It was $6 at Publix and that's about my wine budget. 5. What the heck I'll give Pinot another shot. The bottle says this medium body but it's fuller (heavier?) than any other Pinot I've had. There is something distinctively South American about it - it has that spicy undertone. I would describe the flavor as currant but I've also never had a currant so take that for what it's worth. Overall I'm very impressed and would buy again.
This is actually from Valle Central, Chile (not California). I don't usually do Pinot Noir but I picked this up because 1. The label is pretty. 2. I like South American wines. 3. I love the name Smoking Loon. 4. It was $6 at Publix and that's about my wine budget. 5. What the heck I'll give Pinot another shot. The bottle says this medium body but it's fuller (heavier?) than any other Pinot I've had. There is something distinctively South American about it - it has that spicy undertone. I would describe the flavor as currant but I've also never had a currant so take that for what it's worth. Overall I'm very impressed and would buy again.
5 people found it helpfulNov 15th, 2015
2017 Vintage, no lie it tastes/smells like smoke from burning forest fires. I personally like it, very smooth.
2017 Vintage, no lie it tastes/smells like smoke from burning forest fires. I personally like it, very smooth.
1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2020
2014 - heavier & darker than an Oregon Pinot Noir. Understated fruit on the nose. Red fruit & cherry fruit forward. A little spicy niceness with more oaky finish than expected. Seems like a Cab's little brother with a hint of Malbec . Easy drinking, budget friendly wine. (Shish-kabobs on a spring evening)
2014 - heavier & darker than an Oregon Pinot Noir. Understated fruit on the nose. Red fruit & cherry fruit forward. A little spicy niceness with more oaky finish than expected. Seems like a Cab's little brother with a hint of Malbec . Easy drinking, budget friendly wine. (Shish-kabobs on a spring evening)
1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2017
$8.99 at Fresh Thyme Market. Dark garnet in color. The bouquet is light and not overpowering. The overall flavor has elements of red and black fruits with very low tannins. The finish is pretty clean. Overall a very easy drinking wine that is not overly boozy. Easy pick for a casual night. Good and enjoyable. Not outstanding, but good. (I would not really impress the wine snob)
$8.99 at Fresh Thyme Market. Dark garnet in color. The bouquet is light and not overpowering. The overall flavor has elements of red and black fruits with very low tannins. The finish is pretty clean. Overall a very easy drinking wine that is not overly boozy. Easy pick for a casual night. Good and enjoyable. Not outstanding, but good. (I would not really impress the wine snob)
Mar 23rd, 2020
California, USA
