Red

Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Chalone)

Chalone Vineyard

Chalone · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Chalone · Central Coast
Appellation
Chalone
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · pato · cogumelos · queijos macios

Rated vintages

  • 201392 pts

    Smashed black plums, mulberry and alpine strawberry show through the crushed rocks on the nose of this bottling that is lifted by a tarragon spice. Tangy blackberry and elderberry show on the palate, where wild thyme, oregano and peppercorns contribute to an intriguing sense of…

  • 201292 pts

    A uniquely floral nose from this historic producer shows damp herbs, red licorice, rose petals and rose hips. It's relatively light in body, with sleek raspberry and red cherry fruit clinging to a pencil lead and graphite core. Marjoram and more herbs emerge on the midpalate.

  • 201087 pts

    Red cherry, red currant, mushroom and sandalwood flavors mark this appealing wine. Bone dry, with good acidity, it's a fine wine to drink now, but it should also age for quite some time, without necessarily gaining in complexity.