2021 Chalone Vineyard "Estate Grown" Chalone Pinot Noir
92WE
$29.95
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Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed January 2023Rose petal, pomegranate and an
herbal blast of oregano and marjoram show on the
nose of this bottling from an historic producer in
the mountains east of Salinas. The palate is snappy
in acidity with plenty of herbal influence, offering
thyme-flecked strawberry-sauce flavors. (MK).
Staff Reviews
AL
Alex Leonardini
Alex Leonardini
The 2021 Chalone “Estate Grown” Pinot Noir perfectly balances the lush fruit of California Pinot Noir and the intense minerality that comes from vines grown on such drastic limestone mountainsides. Plush cherry, red plum, and pomegranate complement underpinnings of graphite and wet river stones beautifully while fresh rosemary and thyme layer over top. Fresh, juicy acidity carries both red fruit and minerality through a lingering finish and into each next sip. How so much complexity is wrapped into a sub-$30 package is baffling, but you won’t find me telling anyone to raise the price.
Details
| Origin | Monterey/Carmel Valley, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1638240 |