Wine Tasting Note: Ventisquero Pinot Noir, 2004, Casablanca Valley, Chile. Add/Read Comments
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Any idea what tulip bulbs smell like? Without going a-digging in the garden me neither, but that was one comment thrown at me as we delved into the gorgeousness that is this Pinot. At a guess the combination of earthiness, slight floral edges, damp soil, and mysterious depths could be what they were aiming at.
Wine Tasting Note: Ventisquero Pinot Noir Reserva, 2004, Casablanca Valley, Chile. Flying Corkscrew £7.49.
Putting aside the wet-earth, planting metaphors, flavours of plums and coffee abound. Stewed raspberries too with a blackberry finish. Lovely balance, mid-weight palate. Soft tannins making it suitable for drinking on its own but it is also versatile enough for food - I saw a note somewhere that mentioned 'smoked salmon, rich chicken casseroles'. Fantastic value at £7.49. Alcohol 14.5%.
Scribblings Rating - 94/100
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Ventisquero Pinot Noir Reserva, 2004 is simply put, the best value for money Pinot Noir that I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. It has a full bodied toasty oakiness that does not overpower the earthy tones of this wine.
Written by: Tim Devine | on February 26, 2007 8:15 PM