Reviews & Ratings

2012 Meiomi Pinot Noir

Winery: Meiomi

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: California

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 168,000

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: February 27, 2014

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight blue colored Pinot Noir from Belle Glos is a rich and concentrated style of Pinot. It opens with a black raspberry and black tea bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, fruit forward and really coats your mouth. The flavor profile is a blend of Acai berry and ripe black raspberry with hints of Trappist boysenberry jam. I also detected some herbal tea and oak as well. The finish is dry and its well managed mild tannins and flavors are nicely extended. This heavier style of Pinot will appeal to Cab fans. I would suggest pairing this wine with a pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep, rich garnet color. The wine opens up with aromas of ripe berries, fresh cranberry, candy apple and malted vanilla, some of which carries through to the palate. There’s a hint of Granny Smith apple on first sip that beautifully balances out the rich cream soda and cherry cola notes. It is an extremely layered wine, both in structure and flavor, with a slight earthiness and sweet oak on the finish. The wine almost contradicts itself, managing to display freshness and maturity all at the same time, which is achieved through careful blending.

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