B.R. Cohn Silver Label Pinot Noir 2017
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The 2017 Silver Label Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards throughout the cool northern coastal region of California, an ideal growing region for this grape. Silky mouthfeel, bursting with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, currant and spice. Soft tannins on the palate work well with the soft acidity to produce an extremely pleasurable wine.
Pairs well with herb crusted smoked pork tenderloin and cherry compote topping.
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This elegant, medium- to full-bodied wine offers flavors of raspberry, black cherry and black tea, while a firm and nicely tart texture provides great balance. Subtle oak spices add complexity from the aroma through the finish.
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Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”
Reaching up California's coastline and into its valleys north of San Francisco, the North Coast AVA includes six counties: Marin, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake. While Napa and Sonoma enjoy most of the glory, the rest produce no shortage of quality wines in an intriguing and diverse range of styles.
Climbing up the state's rugged coastline, the chilly Marin County, just above the City and most of Sonoma County, as well as Mendocino County on the far north end of the North Coast successfully grow cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and in some spots, Riesling. Inland Lake County, on the other hand, is considerably warmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc produce some impressive wines with affordable price tags.