$20.00
This Pinot comes from the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon which provides cool nights in this warm region with its high elevation. Each bottle contains almost twelve clusters of grapes per bottle and has minimum sulfites, no sugar and is Vegan-friendly. The label portrays a creepy abandoned monastery that sits atop one of the vineyards managed by Atlas Vineyards.
He says: 89
I first have to say that I usually try to make a conscious effort to not buy wines based on the attractiveness of the label, but I will be the first to admit the artwork on this bottle is appealing and has a mystique that begs to be explored. A perfect wine for Halloween, it opened up with aromas of Raspberry, white pepper and earthy minerals. It is a medium body Pinot that presents notes of nutmeg and dark chocolate that leads to a pleasant finish with lingering notes of leather. This wine pairs well with cozy pajamas and a scary movie… preferably Halloween! I feel this wine is ready to drink now and can be cellared for an additional 2-3 years. I would buy this wine again and feel this wine is appropriately priced.
She says: 89
Immediately upon pouring, you will catch earthy fragrances of moss and musk as well as a lighter hint of spring blossoms. After allowing the wine to aerate in my glass for about 15 minutes, I noted scents of raspberry and licorice as well, with the earthy tones less dominant. The legs of this pinot are thin and fast and visually, it is an opaque liquid, with tones similar to ripened plums.
This medium-bodied pinot highlights flavors of raspberry and rhubarb with earthy undertones of moss and bark. The finish is bold but mellows quickly into a warm sensation on your tongue. I enjoyed this wine, mainly because of its evolution from opening to drinking as it aerated into a well-balanced floral/earthy wine that paired well with our steak and shrimp dinner on the grill.
