Just to give a little more info about myself. The first time I really fall in love with wine is when I had a 2005 Jean-Claude Boisset Echezeaux (red- France – Burgundy-pinot noir). That was the first time that I realized how far a great wine stands out from the others. It is also since then I became a sucker for pinot noirs. With that been mentioned, I am somehow more critical on the ratings for pinot noirs then most others.
Sonoma Coast, for me, has been more than just enjoyable. Because of their terroir, which gave it its distinctive red cherry flavor and natural sweetness, it tends to be more easily adapted by non-wine drinkers.
This La Crema Pinot Noir is one of the better Sonoma county pinot noirs out there. It has some earthy notes with some dark berries, cherry. It has very lively fruity acidity and very well balanced with the sweetness. The finish is long with cherry and some mineral taste. The best part is, this wine is bought from a local grocery store, which means it can be acquired very easily. I would definitely recommend it to everyone, pinot addicts or not. I also saw posts mentioning that they did not find this wine enjoyable. I would recommend to open it for about an hour or so, and then giving it a shot again. The wine probably was not matured to its full potential when it was first opened.
DWA rating: 8/10…….Highly recommended. Must try.
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