Gloria Ferrer Jose S. Ferrar Pinot Noir 2003
Saturday, January 19, 2008
We were given this bottle as a xmas present from Erika's aunt and uncle who happened to be out in Napa Valley/Sonoma County a couple months ago. The pinot here is a reserve and one of the best the vineyard has to offer. Upon opening, this bottle had an excellent bouquet with the sweet and floral aromas rising from the glass. The color was a deep ruby but still see thru which is common of most pinots. The cherry and raspberry flavors were very rich with subtle hints of spice and earth. The body of the wine was big and juicy with mild tannins and a strong and lingering finish. Unlike Oregon pinots which have a heavier and more oak flavor, this one is very approachable for many people and can be enjoyed by all pinot lovers.
At $35 a bottle, this isn't one that you will be buy as an everyday drinker but it is one that you should consider if you have a nice dinner planned or special occasion. When it comes to pinots I tend to prefer Oregon due to the heavier flavors but California doesn't disappoint when it comes to the robust cherry and classic pinot tendencies.
http://www.gloriaferrer.com/
Posted by mardenhill 1/19/2008 10:22:00 PM
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