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Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir Carneros 2001
Carneros, Sonoma County, California, United StatesDespite its sparkling wine roots Carneros-based Gloria Ferrer takes its still wine production very seriously. The '01 pinot is made from 100 per cent estate grown grapes from eight different clones. Individual vineyard lots are de-stemmed, gently crushed and cold-soaked for three days before undergoing a variety of traditional and modern maceration techniques to extract fruit character without bitterness. It is barrel-aged for nine months in 100 per cent French oak and bottled unfined. The nose is exuberant, offering bright black fruit aromas with just a touch of earthy terroir. On the palate it is mouth-filling and full of bright fruit. This is elegant, refined serious New World pinot at a fair price.Tasted: 16 March 2004Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $38.95 | 750ml |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 638361UPC: 33293116004
