Rating 82
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Colchagua Valley
Rapel Valley
Central Valley
Chile
ABV 13.8%
Price $17.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-04-22

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Boozy Beach Trips, Party Wine

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Tempranillo

Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucano 'Humo Blanco' Edicion Limitada Pinot Noir 2018 Review

The tannin is grippy and the acidity is high. The Alcohol is low and there is some balance, although it's a bit skewed, as the acidity fights with the tannins, sacrificing some fruit complexity. But this is fine because the balance is good enough for a fun, chilled red wine to be drunk on the beach or at a cookout.

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Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucano 'Humo Blanco' Edicion Limitada Pinot Noir 2018
The tannin is grippy and the acidity is high. The Alcohol is low and there is some balance, although it's a bit skewed, as the acidity fights with the tannins, sacrificing some fruit complexity. But this is fine because the balance is good enough for a fun, chilled red wine to be drunk on the beach or at a cookout.

Reviewed On: 04-22-2019
82
POINTS
Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucano 'Humo Blanco' Edicion Limitada Pinot Noir 2018
The tannin is grippy and the acidity is high. The Alcohol is low and there is some balance, although it's a bit skewed, as the acidity fights with the tannins, sacrificing some fruit complexity. But this is fine because the balance is good enough for a fun, chilled red wine to be drunk on the beach or at a cookout.

Reviewed On: 04-22-2019