Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay (California, United States), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with venison, duck, salmon, roast chicken. Listed at £230.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 is a medium-bodied single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Marcassin estate on California`s Sonoma Coast. Founded in 1991, Marcassin (French for ‘young wild boar’) is a small winery that focuses solely on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Having worked or consulted for some of California`s finest wineries (eg, Peter Michael, Colgin and Bryant), the talented owner/winemaker, Helen Turley, is one of the most influential figures in Californian wine. "The 2011 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard has sweet berry fruit, roasted herbs, incense, a touch of background wood spice and foresty notes all present in this medium-bodied, slightly lighter style of Pinot Noir from Marcassin. This was a challenging vintage, but the wines turned out outstanding, and very Burgundian. The alcohol is 13.9%, which is one of their lowest sugar levels. The wine presents a very attractive, moderately intense perfume, good acidity and excellent precision." Wine Advocate, 2015