Casas del Bosque Reserva Pinot Noir Casablanca 2023 (750ml) San Luis Obispo

Casas del Bosque Reserva Pinot Noir Casablanca 2023 (750ml) San Luis ObispoGood color intensity. A warmer vintage as 22 has been, is reflected on the nose by more red fruit instead of blue one. The nose profile is riper and less green than usual. Red cherries and strawberries on the nose and a hint of earthiness show up. On the background, an elegant licorice note appears, imparting complexity. In the mouth you can easily appreciate the body and weight of the wine, kept in balance with a nice and elegant level of extraction.

Medium-bodied and creamy on the palate

the 2019 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge reveals a saturated purple color as well as young

slightly herbal finish

The palate impression is one of early integration between the oak and grape tannins

and in competitions it is constantly vying only with Octagon for highest honors

the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Le Petit Cheval needs a lot of coaxing to encourage subtle nuances of crushed rocks

leafy tobacco aroma

hints of spices

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Creek Vineyard

This is a full-bodied and well-structured wine that is incredibly full of life and born to be enjoyed with food and friends

with pleasant tannins and great aromatic persistence