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Nielson Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015

750 ml Pinot Noir California, United States 2015

Nielson Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015 is a dry, light-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Santa Maria, United States), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie.

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£36.50
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Pinot Noir prior
body
2 / 5
light
Pinot Noir prior
tannin
2 / 5
soft
Pinot Noir prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Pinot Noir prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Pinot Noir prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Light, fresh reds
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Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Santa Maria · California · United States
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Grapes
Pinot Noir
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
yes
merchant description
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
Occasions
summer · picnic · midweek
inferred
About Pinot Noir
Typical aromas: red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, violet. Serve at 14–16 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Pinot Noir · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
light · 2/5
Tannin
lowhigh
soft · 2/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

A nose of lovely bright, plush red cherry fruit. Very expressive. The gorgeous fruit on the palate is ever present but it’s given extra depth and complexity by its poise and minerality. The finish highlights an endearing lightness of touch. Nielson Wines

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