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La Crema Panorama Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 Wine Review

La Crema Panorama Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

La Crema Panorama Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $47.95

Drink: 2015-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: La Crema

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Terrific balance on this Californian Pinot Noir from very evidently a cool climate. Balanced, racy and exciting. No cherry fruit bomb here, thank-you, though it's generously flavoured. Pair with grilled or roasted chicken.

Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, tourtière.

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This La Crema Panorama Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 was reviewed on December 12, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Wineboy rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Is there a La Crema PN I don't like? If so, I haven't met it yet. The bouquet is stellar and couldn't be beat - and then I tasted it. Floral, cherry fruit and glycerine smooth mouthfeel. There might be a touch more residual sugar than some might like, but for me this wine was sheer pleasure.
The Pinot Noir grapes for this lovely Californian Pinot Noir grow in a single vineyard in the cool climate of the Monterey region, with the vines planted on the wind-swept slopes of the Arroyo Seco district. The oak is barely perceptible as it's so perfectly integrated. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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