Sunday, October 30, 2011

Stapleton & Springer Pinot Noir 2006 Ben's Reserve

Variety: 70 % Pinot Noir, 30% Blauer Portugieser
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Velké Pavlovice sub-appellation, Boretice village, Čtvrtě and Trkmanská vineyard
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: medium garnet
Bouquet: violet tones with dominant red cherries supported by nice smokiness
Taste: medium to full body, canned sour cherries, round structure , good mouth feel, touch of vanilla and chocolate, longer finish
Recommended food pairing:game food
Overall score: 86
Price: CZK 360
Stopper: cork
More European style of PN than the last bottle, there is more oak and chocolate in it as well as fruit and less animal tones. it is still nice structured and designed for proper aging.

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