It’s not often that I have a chance to try coastal Pinot Noir from two different geographic regions and compare the differences, if any, between the wines. I had the chance to compare Vancouver Island’s Blue Grouse Estate Winery‘s Pinot Noir with two Pinot Noirs from California, by La Crema and Cambria Estate. Here are my tasting notes that I previously published, followed by some research into the two different regions and then the differences I noticed.
My Wine Tasting Notes La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2022 (BC $32.99)
Winemaker’s notes, “Fruit is cold soaked at 48ºF for 3-5 days. Fermented in open top tanks, punched down 3 times per day during active fermentation. Post-fermentation, free run was transferred to tank for one night of settling before racking to new and used French oak barrels.”
La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2022 with wine in glass
Appearance: A medium-intensity, consistent translucent garnet colour from the rim to the core.
Nose: Quite aromatic. Medium-plus intensity aromas of smoky toasty raspberries, red plums, plus red fruit and sweet spices. No changes to the aromas after decanting, other than being slightly lighter in intensity.
Palate: This wine is dry, but has a fruity sweetness. Red fruit, raspberries, and red cherries flavours along with light integrated smoky toastiness. It is medium-plus bodied, with a smooth, soft and round mouthfeel. Almost mouth-filling. Medium acidity and light tannins. There is also a hint of violets and some candied red cherries with air. Same fruit flavours after decanting but are
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