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89POINTS
16¼/20
Nestarec Forks and Knives Red 2016
Moravia, Czech RepublicThis natural, organic müller thurgau is from Czech Republic's Moravia region, and young Milan Nestarec. Nestarec studied under Aleš Kristančič of Movia, and is one of the bright lights of the Autentisté collective of Czech winemakers, focusing on holistic farming and non-intervention, sulphur-free winemaking. This pinot noir is from 15 year old vines, grown at 220 m altitude on loess soils. After native fermentation in 2500 L stainless steel tanks, this remains in contact with the skins for three days with occasional pigeage. Half of the wine stays in tank and the other half goes into older 225 L oak for 13 months before being bottled unfiltered, unfined, and with no sulphur. Best chilled, to reveal light plum, black currant, wild blueberries, on a tightly chisled palate, all heavily clad in a dusky, peppery, earthy, (dare I say natural) haze. Acidity is pointed, tannins are slight, VA is firmly present, alcohol is low (12 degrees) and interesting geeky factor is high.Tasted: 21 December 2018Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| AB | $25.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 8594186260898
