Wine Spots Carneros Pinot Noir 2009

Pinot Noir

from Carneros, California

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Item No. 109478

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ratings pedigree (past vintages):

2010

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winemaker's notes:

Wine Spots Carneros Pinot Noir, sourced from mature hillside vineyards, offers aromas of cherry, strawberry and cola. On the palate, fine-grained tannins blend with an intense fruit core of black cherry and strawberry, providing complexity and balance. Integrated vanilla tones from French oak aging reveal subtle spice notes that lead to a long finish.

The grapes for this Pinot Noir were hand picked in September at ideal Brix. After destemming, the grapes were wholeberry fermented in open-top fermenters, which were punched down manually to provide maximum flavor and minimum harsh tannins. Following fermentation, the wine was transferred to a mix of new and matured small French oak barrels for eight months. Prior to bottling, the wine received minimal filtration and fining to preserve the fresh berry flavors.

Food Pairings: Enjoy this Pinot Noir with chicken, salmon, tuna, pork and mushroom dishes.

Silver Medal - 2011 San Diego International Wine Competition

alcohol by volume: 14.5%

critical acclaim:

"This is a good wine, textbook Carneros in its dryness, crisp acidity, silky texture and cherry, herb and spice flavors. It's not especially rich, but an elegant Pinot Noir for drinking now."

87 Points

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User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

Eat Drink & Be Merry - San Francisco, CA (read all my reviews)

rating (11/22/2011):

This is my all time favorite wine to pair with my new-found love; Moroccan Chicken Tajian. I was afraid all the spices in the dish will over-power the wine, but surprisingly they mingle perfectly together! It is smooth and easy to drink, taste great with foods or by itself; the vanilla and cherry tones…they just linger…yum

Style:Smooth & Supple

Pair with:Chicken

Vino amour - San Francisco, CA (read all my reviews)

rating (5/19/2011):

Hello Vino - New York, NY (read all my reviews)

rating (10/5/2012):

A smooth Pinot Noir with cherry and vanilla flavors with a hint of spice. Very tasty on its own, but easy to pair with food. Especially delicious with pork!

Style:Smooth & Supple

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