La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir

75 cl

The Monterey Pinot Noir comes from the northernmost tip of the region. The wine was aged 6 months in 94% French oak (26% new) with toast levels ranging from medium to medium-plus. The wine was racked just once out of barrel prior to final blending. The palate offers red cherries and orange zest, as well as the fresh minerality typical of the Monterey region.

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La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir

The Monterey Pinot Noir comes from the northernmost tip of the region. The wine was aged 6 months in 94% French oak (26% new) with toast levels ranging from medium to medium-plus. The wine was racked just once out of barrel prior to final blending. The palate offers red cherries and orange zest, as well as the fresh minerality typical of the Monterey region.

Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose Aromas of raspberry, mint, green herbs and black cherries.
Palate The palate is dry and medium-bodied with mellow tannins and nicely balanced acidity. Elegant and fruity in style with flavours of raspberries, blueberries and cherries. Good length with some toastiness and white pepper coming through at the end.
Colour Pale ruby red
Fact Sheet
Fluid 75 cl
Grape Variety 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol % 13.5
Estate/Producer La Crema
Country USA
Region/AOC Monterey, Central Coast, California
Vintage 2013
Making Techniques Vineyard blocks were kept separate through fermentation. Whole cluster berries were gently handled to capture the juicy, fresh fruit character of the grapes, then cold soaked for four days at 48°F to intensify colour and flavours. The wine was aged for 6 months in 94% French oak (26% new) with toast levels ranging from medium to medium-plus. The wine was racked once out of barrel prior to final blending.