Community Tasting Note

forceberry wrote:

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 13,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.

Translucent pomegranate red color. Quite rich, peppery and vibrant nose full of Pinosity: aromas of fresh cranberries, bright stony minerality, some earthy spices, a little bit of juicy dark fruits like black raspberries and boysenberries and - after some air - subtle hints of toasty oak spice. The wine is very lively, light-bodied and fresh with pure flavors of ripe cranberries, tart lingonberries, sour cherry bitterness, some spicy Pinosity, a little bit of pungent peppery character and a sweeter hint of juicy dark fruits smoothing out the roughest, spicy corners. The wine is very high in acidity with light and supple tannins that lend a little bit of grainy texture to the mouthfeel. The finish is tart, fresh and bright with lengthy flavors of crunchy cranberries, peppery spice, some earthy Pinosity, a little bit of ripe black cherry, light truffle tones and - as the wine opens up with air - a subtly oaky touch of butterscotch and toasted wood.

Right from the first sniff it was obvious: the unmistakable peppery Spätburgunder note made me think instantly of German Pinot Noir. And right I was. The wine is very fresh, immensely drinkable and hands-down delicious with its honest, varietally very true flavors, delicate body and overall brightness of aromatics. With some air the wine gains some gravitas, but also some oakier tones - other people might not be bothered by them, but I found the wine more pleasurable upon opening than after some breathing. All in all a delightful and immensely enjoyable everyday Pinot Noir, recommended.

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