This is wine #1 from the Wines of Chile Blogger Tasting. On each one I'll share Winemaker notes as well as tasting notes from the group to show how diverse individual palates are.
Valdivieso~ Reserva Pinot Noir 2009
Casablanca Valley
Harvest~
Hand-picked March 30th- April 16th
Tasting Notes (from the Winery)
Color~ Bright vibrant red
Nose~ Intense aroma of fresh berry fruit, strong cassis character and strawberries with elegant sweet spices from barrel aging
Palate~ Full-bodied, with balancing acidity. Flavors are consistent with the aromatic profile
Tasting Notes (from the group)
Nose~ Burnt rubber, nice spice notes, dark berries and cinnamon
Palate~ sour cherry, dark cherry, rhubarb, juicy plum, strawberry and soy.
Vinification
~ Careful hand selection
~ Bunches were gently de-stemmed
~ Fermentation is realized in small, stainless steel, open-top fermenters for seven days
~ During fermentation, the skin's cap is pushed by hand three times a day
~ Long post-fermentation maceration on skins for 21 days before pressing
~ Aged for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels
SRP ~ $16.99
Casablanca Valley
Harvest~
Hand-picked March 30th- April 16th
Tasting Notes (from the Winery)
Color~ Bright vibrant red
Nose~ Intense aroma of fresh berry fruit, strong cassis character and strawberries with elegant sweet spices from barrel aging
Palate~ Full-bodied, with balancing acidity. Flavors are consistent with the aromatic profile
Tasting Notes (from the group)
Nose~ Burnt rubber, nice spice notes, dark berries and cinnamon
Palate~ sour cherry, dark cherry, rhubarb, juicy plum, strawberry and soy.
Vinification
~ Careful hand selection
~ Bunches were gently de-stemmed
~ Fermentation is realized in small, stainless steel, open-top fermenters for seven days
~ During fermentation, the skin's cap is pushed by hand three times a day
~ Long post-fermentation maceration on skins for 21 days before pressing
~ Aged for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels
SRP ~ $16.99
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