89POINTS
16¼/20
Artesa Pinot Noir 2001
Carneros, Sonoma County, California, United StatesSpicy, peppery, black cherry, rhubarb, compost aromas with some orange rind and confiture. Soft, round and elegant with light, dry tannins. Vanilla, cherry jam, strawberry, spicy, smoky orange flavours. Quite delicate and balanced for near term consumption or over the next year or so.Tasted: 11 December 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $40.00 | 750ml | Estimated Canadian Retail |
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 734489500033