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Jeff’s fantastic Amisfield Vertical Pinot Noir experience

Posted by Jeff on March 24, 2010. Category: Wine Tastings — Tags: , ,

 

Chris and I have just gotten back from an invitation vertical tasting of Amisfield Pinot Noir; vintages 2005 through to 2008 inclusive.

All four wines were in lovely condition but as you would expect the 2005 was in the best drinking window apropos its 5-years of age. There was definite vintage influence among them but common to all 4 wines was tastes of their terroir; dark cherry, plum and blackcurrant fruits were present in all as were touches of dried herbs, baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg), mocha notes, truffle oil and a collection of ripe savory notes. (more…)

 
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