Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir
Mike and Claudia Weersing build pinot noir to capture the texture and character of its site, denoted here by a salty mouth feel derived from the limestone that underlies this vineyard. But here it’s the bouquet that really sets the wine apart. Delightfully exotic and alluring, it dances with violets, macerated cherries and exotic spice of all kinds. The palate presents soft, fleshy berry fruits and rather than fanning out on the finish it hones in on fine, mineral, chalk texture and taut tannins.
By Tyson Stelzer
16 May 2013
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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