2018 Gantenbein Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  3/3/2024 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points

  During a MOT Gantenbein Masterclass. Martha and Daniel, who single-handedly created the first high quality Swiss Wine of World renown, starting 40 years ago, walked through their Kaizen approach of work, clonal selection, vineyard and Cuvée mgmt. The wines were consistently of high quality. I wish there were more Gantenbeins in the Swiss wine landscape, especially the Romandie.
  TN: Expressive nose here, with bacon and dark fruit. Clearly riper than the 2017 but given the generally cool place, no sings of over-ripe tones. Cacon, dark fruit, smoke and cherry Creamy palate. A success. 94+

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  3/1/2024 - vvWine.ch wrote: 92 Points

  Rubinrot und mit deutlich Holzaromen, viel Mokka, dahinter reiffruchtig. Im Gaumen zugänglich, ein Schmeicher, merklich Gerbstoff, satte Frucht, noch jugendlich, mit schöner Balance und guten Reserven. 2026 bis 2036+

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  7/23/2023 - La Sprezzatura wrote: 92 Points

  on the nose overwhelming wood aromas such as smoke, wet wood and coffee. but without the vanilla touch that I find in american wines. more of a smoke-wood touch and not creamyness
  accompained by some classic swiss pinot barnyard. a little „stinky“ to some degree, which I like in general.
  
  
  medium tannins
  red berries. but again: the fruit and the terroir cannot shine as it gets overwhelmed by the wooden tone. not enough acidity and drinkflow for me.
  
  I have to admit that it is really elegant on the palate and after some time in the glass it becomes juicy and agreable.
  
  completely overpriced imho.

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  10/17/2022 - MarshallLi Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Impressive swiss pinot noirs

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  8/19/2022 - sirpat00 wrote: 95 Points

  linear and clean, 2h decanted. Turf and black coffee, red cherry, dried herbs and earthy base notes. Juicy and fresh palate. Great tension and structure leading to an amazingly layered finish. Such a sweet and yummy red berry fruit! Every single time one of my favorite vintages ever for Gantenbein.

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