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16½/20
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States2018 has given us a very pure pinot noir packed full of black cherry fruit. The textures are similarly inviting, with just enough structure to channel all the mouth-filling fruit along the palate to an even more impressive 13.5 alcohol content. Seriously pinot-like, this was once thought unattainable in California. Delicious and friendly, you can serve it with duck, mushrooms, root vegetables, soft cheeses and pork. La Crema Sonoma Coast oversees a large production of estate and grower vineyards, all within the cool, marine swept boundaries of Sonoma County. The parcels are kept separate until the final blend to capitalize on the best lots. Clones include 23, 37, 115, 667, 777, 828, Pommard, Calera, Swan, and Martini. The fermentation is done with 70 percent whole berries placed into open-top fermentation tanks. Post ferment, it's aged nine months in 98 percent (20 percent new and dwindling) French oak. Bravo.Tasted: 11 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $38.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $38.10 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $34.95 | 750ml | The Beer Guy |
| QC | $28.85 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NFL | $41.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
| NB | $39.99 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 366930UPC: 049331002307
