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Fleur de California Pinot Noir 2016 Wine Review

Fleur de California Pinot Noir 2016

Fleur de California Pinot Noir 2016

Monterey County, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $27.95

Drink: 2020-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Fleur de California

Agent: H.H.D. Imports

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This is one juicy California Pinot Noir mouth-watering with cranberry, bright red berry, earthy and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair grilled chicken dishes.

Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, veal Porterhouse, wild mushroom and leek risotto.

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This Fleur de California Pinot Noir 2016 was reviewed on September 16, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • AGLC
  • 751696

Reviews and Ratings

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry, and cranberry, along with hints of oak and spice. Medium bodied with soft tannins, tons of ripe fruit, and a hint of oak and spice. Enjoy with lamb or duck.
Craig Haynes - WSET3 FWS SWS IWS rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Showing a spectacular ruby red colour in my glass, this pinot noir presented shy scents of concentrated red berries and cherries and sweet spice. The more pronounced palate was medium bodied, offering up supple tannins and elegant flavours evocative of red berries, sweet spice, cedar and wood smoke. Crafted in the Pacific Ocean influenced Carneros appellation of California. Enjoy.

Reviewed on October 6, 2020
From Monterey County, California, Fleur De California 2016 Pinot Noir is fragrant with ripe cherry, red berry, earthy florals and vanilla aromas on the nose. Silky smooth, textured and mouth-watering with bright cherry, strawberry, vanilla, baking and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled lamb chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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