Rich and mealy nose, full of dark cherries, black plums, some ground dark chocolate and black earth. A medium-to full-bodied pinot with juicy dark fruit, rounded by silky tannins. Very ripe, round and creamy, but still quite fresh. JS
This shows really contrastive and vivid fruit with a combination of freshness, just ripe strawberries and hints of herbs and stone. It’s full-bodied, yet racy and refined. The flavors and polished tannins channel into the finish and go on for minutes. Really structured at the end. JS
$208
Montes Alpha Cuvee Pinot Noir 2021
JS
91
Ripe strawberries and spiced raspberries to the nose. The medium-bodied palate has some sweet, crushed red berry fruit and a round, smooth mouthfeel. Soft, fresh tannins. JS