| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma Coast Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $21.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-03-29 |
Perfect For
Pleasing A Crowd, Relaxing After Work, Sipping Without Food
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016 Review
La Cream makes a lot of wine, and that is good news, because you can find this bottle almost anywhere and it's a great expression of the balanced side of Pinot Noir on a large production level. There is a lot going on here, with vanilla and cherries on the nose along with some fun earthy aromas such as clove, mushrooms and a hint of beetroot (soil). On the palate the wine is comfy and chewy with added aromas of slight cola and caramel along with a rhubarb tinge finishing with a whisper of black olive. You can’t go wrong with this wine, it’s a nice stepping stone to higher priced, focused bottles from this region.
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