106 Ratings
La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey
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In the glass, brooding, earthy aromas meld with juicy ripe plum, punctuated by lovely notes of black tea. The palate echoes the plum-filled nose, joined by black licorice and cocoa powder. A subtle earthiness leads to a generous, fleshy mid-palate and a smooth, mineral-laced finish.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points - A rich, vital, complex Pinot Noir. Completely dry, with a savory scour of acidity, it treads a fine line between ripe cherries and pomegranates and earthier notes of mushrooms and dried herbs. Lots of terroir in this fine wine, which will take a few years of bottle age. Wine Guy: A clear garnet color and aromas of candied black cherry lead to an enticing, medium-bodied palate of ripe black cherry and strawberry fruit that stays smooth as silk all the way through to the finish. Good with salmon