| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
Monterey Monterey County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $16.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-03-05 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, End of Day Sipping, Popping Bottles
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Pinot Noir , Tempranillo
3 Badge Enology Moobuzz Pinot Noir 2015 Review
Warm days, cool nights and a long steady growing season makes this AVA of an AVA (Central Coast) a great place for Pinot Noir if the grapes are taken care of. 3 Badge Enology does it right and makes it affordable. This is a great entry into this region with a Pinot Noir filled with juicy cherry fruit along with savory clove, cinnamon and black olive notes, balanced by floral tones of violet and peppermint. The nose will draw you in for your first sip but the palate will grab you with a soft, chewy mouthfeel adding truffled vanilla to the profile. This is one hell of a wine for the price so don’t let the screw cap or name scare you, you will not be disappointed.
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