La Crema
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Admittedly I would never have given this a second thought if it weren’t for the recent WS rating. But I stumbled across it at Costco for under $20 so said what the hell. I’m a believer. Don’t let the label fool you. It’s for real. This isn’t shy or demure; it’s big, bold, and lush. Full of ripe cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, spicebox, and a gravelly finish. It retails closer to $30 but with some work you can find it for $20-$25. Buy it and thank me later. For a Pinot of this quality it’s a steal. Note it’s the Willamette Valley not Sonoma Coast vineyard.
Admittedly I would never have given this a second thought if it weren’t for the recent WS rating. But I stumbled across it at Costco for under $20 so said what the hell. I’m a believer. Don’t let the label fool you. It’s for real. This isn’t shy or demure; it’s big, bold, and lush. Full of ripe cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, spicebox, and a gravelly finish. It retails closer to $30 but with some work you can find it for $20-$25. Buy it and thank me later. For a Pinot of this quality it’s a steal. Note it’s the Willamette Valley not Sonoma Coast vineyard.
May 5th, 2019Very respectable, with a pleasing herbal tone that drifts between oregano and lavender. Dark for a Pinot, and heftier, but the edges are nicely rounded off.
Very respectable, with a pleasing herbal tone that drifts between oregano and lavender. Dark for a Pinot, and heftier, but the edges are nicely rounded off.
Apr 23rd, 2019Very dark Pinot. Clear rim. Beautiful aroma. Low tannin. Smooth and light. Delicious.
Very dark Pinot. Clear rim. Beautiful aroma. Low tannin. Smooth and light. Delicious.
Mar 15th, 20192016, Ainslie @office, very low tannins, blackberries, easy
2016, Ainslie @office, very low tannins, blackberries, easy
Oct 6th, 2018