Reviews & Ratings

2008 La Crema Pinot Noir "Sonoma Coast"

Winery: La Crema

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma Coast"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 200,000

KWG Score: 85.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: July 24, 2010

Wine Review: This ruby colored Pinot Noir opens with a fragrant red raspberry bouquet with hints of mild oak and nutmeg. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, smooth, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a tasty mild red currant and strawberry blend with a hint of integrated mild oak. The finish is dry and its mild dusty tannins are a bit sticky. This is a very food friendly Pinot that would pair well with grilled salmon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: "This vintage opens with rich cherry notes, punctuated by sweet tobacco and orange peel tones. With the first sip, a mouth-watering jammy quality is immediately evident, with fresh cherry flavors joined by orange peel and tea leaves. A lovely balanced acidity and sturdy tannins round out the mouth." - Melissa Stackhouse, Winemaker

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