Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma Coast, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $18.95
Shop review: "Intense, with roasted herb, cola, dried berry and wet rock flavors, full-bodied and gaining on the finish. Drink now through 2018. Pali Wine Company's Riviera represents an excellent value in Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir that stood out as a region in 2010. From select vineyard sources, the wine spent 10 months in 30% new French Oak before bottling. 'The 2010 'Riviera' Pinot is light ruby in color, with a lovely nose of cherry, cranberry, blackberry, Asian spice, and gunpowder. The palate is rich and layered, with powerful flavors of black cherry, blackberry, sassafras, and spice. The finish turns lighter with raspberry flavors lingering overtop of earthy, rustic tannins that lighter with raspberry flavors lingering overtop of earthy, rustic tannins that will lengthen with time." - Vintage Cellar, 2014
My review: Pali Riviera poured a candy apple red in the glass. This pinot noir possessed an interesting aroma of cherry coke, dried strawberries, gummy bears, and rocks. Strawberry jam stood out on the tongue with a tannic, smooth finish. One of the more interesting Pinot Noir's that I've ever tried.
Food: I did not pair this wine with food.
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