Scotto Pinot Noir 2021

Scotto Pinot Noir 2021Scotto Family Cellars crafts their Pinot Noir with a commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of their vineyards. Their philosophy focuses on expressing the delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and subtle oak influences, resulting in a wine that exudes elegance and complexity. Composition: Pinot Noir Winemaking: The grapes undergo a gentle fermentation process to preserve the varietal's delicate flavors and aromas. Aging: Aged in French oak barrels

This is a subtle blend of the three main Champagne varieties and the diversity of the Laherte

Winemaking: Traditional fermentation with careful temperature control

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CRU Wine Company Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2021

91 pts The Wine Independent

this is quite the Tuscan iteration of Cab Franc

dried herbs

minerality

with a 30% reduction in red wines but far less effect on the white wines

There is both excellent precision and verve to the beautifully textured medium weight flavors that terminate in a clean and sleek if mildly austere finale

giving the wine structure and elegance accompanied by a pleasant and immediate mouthfeel

complex and very appealing finish