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2023 Cattleya Belly Of The Whale Pinot Noir

Removed from a subterranean wine cellar; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

...leads with more mineral and savory-inflected aromatics on the nose, with deep and umami notes of black cherries, dark stones, nori, pine, and floral perfume...palate is more red-fruited and brings more raspberry fruit to the fore, with a mouthwatering spine of acidity and a salty, tension-driven feel.

94Wine Spectator

A frankly ripe, steeped style, with dark cherry, boysenberry and blackberry pâte de fruit notes spilling through, laced with bramble, singed anise and apple wood along the way.

94James Suckling

...muscular and full-bodied wine carries strong black fruit flavors and lively minty spices on the palate. Fine-grained tannins and vivid acidity keep it feeling fresh as you sip. Black cherries, dark plums, black currants, cinnamon, star anise and cardamom...

92The Wine Advocate

...scented of cranberry sauce, forest floor, dried flowers and bitters...full-bodied palate pairs concentrated, savory flavors with glossy new oak spice...framed by fine-grained tannins and bright acidity and has a long, spicy finish.

92+ Vinous / IWC

Tobacco, cocoa, bitter blackberry and leather...

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2023 Cattleya Belly Of The Whale Pinot Noir