Rating 82
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Mendocino County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.1%
Price $62.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-04-18

Perfect For

Cold Weather Hibernation, Party Wine, Starting The Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Pinot Noir

FEL - Breggo Cellars Donnelly Creek Pinot Noir 2016 Review

It's big and oaky for a pinot, which is a style that seems to be sticking around. High alcohol fills this wine before aromas of cherry cola, vanilla and earthy beetroot have a chance to emerge. As they do emerge these aromas are in battle for recognition. It's a wine that will work for times when wine is not the focus.

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FEL - Breggo Cellars Donnelly Creek Pinot Noir 2016
It's big and oaky for a pinot, which is a style that seems to be sticking around. High alcohol fills this wine before aromas of cherry cola, vanilla and earthy beetroot have a chance to emerge. As they do emerge these aromas are in battle for recognition. It's a wine that will work for times when wine is not the focus.

Reviewed On: 04-18-2019
82
POINTS
FEL - Breggo Cellars Donnelly Creek Pinot Noir 2016
It's big and oaky for a pinot, which is a style that seems to be sticking around. High alcohol fills this wine before aromas of cherry cola, vanilla and earthy beetroot have a chance to emerge. As they do emerge these aromas are in battle for recognition. It's a wine that will work for times when wine is not the focus.

Reviewed On: 04-18-2019