Chalk Hill Estate Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes
Dense aromas of raspberry, cherry cola, forest floor and juniper berry entice the senses as this 2014 Pinot Noir opens in the glass. On the palate, the wine showcases similar red fruit flavors of raspberry and maraschino cherry, but with the additional notes of dill, smoke and crème brûlée.
Ratings

91 Points - Robert Paker's Wine Advocate. \"Medium ruby colored, the 2014 Pinot Noir Estate offers a fragrant floral perfume of potpourri over notions of red and black cherries, black raspberries and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied and packed with ripe, juicy berry flavors, the concentrated flavors are well-supported by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with fragrant earth notes.\"

Region Description

(pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.