2014 La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir
Region – USA – California
Sub Region – Monterey
Vintage – 2014
Varietal – Pinot Noir
Pricing – $16
Alcohol Content – 13.5%
Appearance
Bottle – Dark bottle with a yellow/cream-colored label with black font.
Wine – The wine is bright ruby and translucent with very light rim variation.
Aroma/Nose
First scents of cherry and plum followed by a nice vanilla and oak.
Texture / Body
Medium bodied wine with velvety tannins. Definitely a dryer Pinot Noir.
Tasting / Palate
Tastes of plum and strawberry hit the palate mixed with some earthy notes and tartness.
Finish
Nice soft well-balanced vanilla oak.
Overall Experience
This is a decent Pinot Noir overall. The earthy notes were a little heavier than I generally like but it was a nice change from the typical fruit forward Pinot Noirs out there.
Pairings
Food – Chicken, Turkey
Cigar – La Palina Bronze Label, Trinidad or My Father Cigars The Judge
Wine Publication Ratings
Wine Enthusiast – 89pts.
Wilfred Wong – 89pts.
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Aromas of black plum, cherry, rhubarb and hints of earth and loam. Flavors of red plum, raspberry and blood orange are underpinned by distinctive river stone minerality and savory umami character. Plush and richly textured with juicy, yet balanced acidity and integrated toasty barrel spice.
About La Crema Wines: http://www.lacrema.com/