Country: United States
Year: 2021
Price: $10
Winery Review: The 2021 Dark Horse Pinot Noir is a bright, balanced wine from the sun-drenched vineyards of California. Brilliant garnet in color, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of plump strawberry and Bing cherry underscored by hints of dried rose and lavender. A smooth mouthfeel leads to a medium-long finish with layers of cherry compote and accents of plum, strawberry and a touch of tomato leaf. [1]
Wine Folly: The cooler coastal areas in the North and Central Coast produce some of the boldest, fruit-forward examples of Pinot Noir on the planet. That said, more producers are pulling back to produce elegant, almost Burgundy-like wines. Either way, it’s not to be missed.[2]
My Review: As a Pinot Noir I expected a medium to light body and this perfectly met my expectations. This wine had a strong fruity smell and taste of strawberries which to created a wonderful balance with the slight bitter astringency and dryness.
Citations:
[1] "Dark Horse Pinot Noir 2021." Wine.com. [Online]. Available: https://www.wine.com/product/dark-horse-pinot-noir-2021/1153745 [Accessed: Feb 26, 2023].
[2] M. Puckette and J. Hammack, Wine folly: The Essential Guide to Wine. New York: Avery, 2015.
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