Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Coast (1981)
| Winery: | Chalone Vineyard |
| Region: | USA » California » Monterey County » Chalone |
| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
| Type: | Table Wines |
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Chalone on SnoothMay 2013
Interesting about the vine age leading toward minerality/complexity. I guess in ... were planted in limestone (Chalone, Matthiasson). The problem with modern viticulture is that most vines are irrigated on drip systems which induces surface roots and does not lend to the roots searching deep for water. The main reason you see vineyards torn out... Read More
December 2012
light body, bright red fruits, floral notes, nice finish Read More
September 2012
Contains all the elements of a great wine. An aroma full of depth an sumptuous notes of rich fruit. Flavors that capture the essence of an expertly crafted Pinot Noir. And a lasting memorable finish that will have one yearning for more wines from this producer. Read More
June 2012
Sour aromas at first. Then, tart green apple, dusty, toasty oak. Hint of sulfur. Then notes of fresh green herbs, cream and some gravel. On the palate, it enters lush and creamy feeling. Wonderful weight. Elegantly structured. Vanilla custard with flavors of lemon meringue, roasted pineapple, and some notes of mango. Lush tropical fruit ... Read More
June 2012
As things go I didn't have time to pick up the 09 Matthew D. Taylor Michaud ... ... high up in the rocky Chalone mountains in Monterey County. Whatever he is doing, he should keep doing it. The pinot is just fantastic, a real "holy-$*#$!-I've-never-had-a-pinot-quite-like-that" pinot. Dark, brooding, intense, muscular, but wonderfully balanced... Read More
April 2012
At first opening, needs air as it's very tart and tight. Dark fruit on the nose. It's also very dark and heavy in the glass. A hulking pinot noir. Spice, fig and blackberry juice with aromas of cedar and some light cola notes with some earth. Juicy black and red berries framed by a nice acid profile and hints of zesty spice and earth. Blac... Read More
November 2011
Deep red plum color. Yeasty, earthy aroma. Very pleasant on the palate. Somewhat medium weight with a only bit of fruit flavor. Light-to-mediaum all through the palate and through the finish. This is a very good red sipping wine. You can drink it, be refreshed and not be reminded of it 10 minutes later. $14.99 at a Ralph's grocery store (... Read More
Jul 12, 2011
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