USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Classic RRV Pinot, done at a high level. Slight whole cluster / carbonic sheen to the fruit. A bit of warmth (maybe 13.5%?). Slight toast and baking spices from judicious oak usage (maybe 30% new?). Solid example that I'd guess is in the $50-100 range. Not my preference but well-made.
NV Domaine Belluard Vin de Savoie Ayse Méthode Traditionnelle 84 Points
France, Savoie, Vin de Savoie Ayse
Clean green apple and slight baguette. large bubbles but nice clean finish. Not bad for $20.
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2013 Domaine de Fontsainte Corbières 82 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Corbières
It tastes exactly like the inexpensive French wine that it is - more earth than fruit, simple. A bit hot.
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2013 Cantine Valpane Barbera del Monferrato Rosso Pietro 79 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Monferrato, Barbera del Monferrato
Strong horsey Brett that overruns the meager fruit.
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2012 DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Classic RRV Pinot, done at a high level. Slight whole cluster / carbonic sheen to the fruit. A bit of warmth (maybe 13.5%?). Slight toast and baking spices from judicious oak usage (maybe 30% new?). Solid example that I'd guess is in the $50-100 range. Not my preference but well-made.
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