more voluptuous Dom P̩rignons
this is an elegant
After fermentation the wine is aged on lees (without battonage) for 10 months
very closed and not giving the opulent character that I have encountered in this wine
which are also included in this report
2011 Rhys "Bearwallow Vineyard" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir more voluptuous Dom P̩rignonsLike in 2012, the 2011 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard is distinctly different than the Santa Cruz Mountain releases in both its aromatics and texture. Giving up loads of underbrush, juniper berry, lavender, currants and sweet kirsch, it hits the palate with medium bodied depth and richness, nicely integrated acidity and tannin, and a clean, focused finish that lacks length compared to the 2012. Elegant, upfront, complex and classy, drink it over the