Reviews & Ratings

2005 Cima Collina Winery Pinot Noir "Chula Viña Vineyard"

Winery: Cima Collina Winery

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Chula Viña Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Monterey County

State or country: CA

Price: $28

Cases produced: 1,891

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: April 18, 2008

Wine Review: This wine was unknown to the tasting panel when it was unveiled at our recent blind tasting of Pinot Noir. In the end this wine finished in 4th place. This bright ruby wine opens with an intense black cherry and violet like bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is clean and displays strawberry like flavors with a touch of spicy raspberry. The finish is dry and noticeably prolonged. The tasting panel recommended pairing this wine with lamb stew, crab cakes, or smoke gouda. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Purely Pinot Noir in character, the wine shows off black cherry and plum aromas that return in the flavor. Notes of toasted cedar, smoke and spice are well integrated into the wine. The balance and complexity of this new wine is achieved in large part from its velvety tannins and apparent structure that we believe is a critical component of fine Monterey Pinot Noir.

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