Tasting Notes for Tabali Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2009

Red Wines	Pinot Noir	Chile	South America

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Date Printed: 5/22/2013

Tabali Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2009

(search item no. 107766)
International Wine Cellar rating: 89 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $13.98

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2010 International Wine Cellar rating: 89 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 88 points
2008 International Wine Cellar rating: 88 points

Winemaker's Notes:

Tabalí's estate Pinot Noir vineyard is young, at only 8 years of age, but is already producing fruit of remarkable quality. The vines are planted in double rows with an average yield of 7,000 Kgs./ha. The limestone soil present here lends a nice bit of minerality, which we love.

Of deep cherry color, this Pinot Noir is intense and elegant to the nose, red currant and strawberry are the highlighted tones. To the palate, its soft tannins mix with toasty hints that arise from being aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, making it a round and lingering finished wine with medium persistency.

My Notes:

Additional wines from Tabali:

2010 Chardonnay Reserva Especial (search item no. 121715)
2010 Late Harvest Muscat (375ML half-bottle) (search item no. 123335)
2010 Reserva Syrah (search item no. 118746)
2011 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva (search item no. 123332)
2011 Talinay Sauvignon Blanc (search item no. 118749)

About Tabali:

The winery started its vineyard plantings in 1993 in the exciting Limari Valley, in Northern Chile. Its closeness to the Atacama Desert, the proximity of the Pacific Ocean (just 29km), the clear, pure skies, hot days and fresh nights, result in an exceptional terroir for the elaboration of premium and super premium wines.

At Tabali winery they are totally committed to crafting unique wines with distinct regional character and Limari expression. They are passionate about producing the highest quality wines by carefully balancing all elements, growing healthy vines, a careful selection of grapes and ultimately the best winemaking techniques. Their young and enthusiastic team is dedicated to producing wines that wine lovers around the world can taste and enjoy.