Reviews & Ratings

2010 Alysian Pinot Noir "Hallberg Vineyards Crossroads"

Winery: Alysian

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Hallberg Vineyards Crossroads"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 156

KWG Score: 90.6 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: June 5, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Pinot Noir from Alysian opens with a mild black cherry bouquet with a hint of blueberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very smooth and elegant. The flavor profile is a tasty blueberry and black cherry blend with hints of plum, mild oak, and black raspberry. The finish is dry and its elegant fine tannins drift away nicely. This wine would be perfect with pork tenderloin with a pomegranate sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Of all the properties we showcase, Hallberg may be the most unique and identifiable of the single-vineyard designate wines we produce. This wine is an accurate expression of soil and place; delivering great consistency from vintage to vintage with its lavish aromas of violet and black berry, and flavor profiles focused on black cherry and plum lightly seasoned by cedar and mint. Though incredibly rich and generous in its depth and flavor, it is the structure (brilliant acidity and finely integrated tannins) that truly completes the package. Simply delicious!

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