Rating 85
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Sonoma County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.3%
Price $26.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2020-07-29

Perfect For

Host/Hostess Gifting, Last Minute Wine Runs, Party Wine

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Tempranillo

Au Contraire Pinot Noir 2017 Review

This is an oaky and big-ish Pinot Noir. The palate is sweet and ripe, and smells like macerated cherries and prunes. The acidity is low, making it a heavier wine. It’s not really a food wine, since the acidity is low, but it has an adorbs label with an elephant and a mouse that would make this a good gift for a host that isn't as into wine as they are into labels.

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Au Contraire Pinot Noir 2017
This is an oaky and big-ish Pinot Noir. The palate is sweet and ripe, and smells like macerated cherries and prunes. The acidity is low, making it a heavier wine. It’s not really a food wine, since the acidity is low, but it has an adorbs label with an elephant and a mouse that would make this a good gift for a host that isn't as into wine as they are into labels.

Reviewed On: 07-29-2020
85
POINTS
Au Contraire Pinot Noir 2017
This is an oaky and big-ish Pinot Noir. The palate is sweet and ripe, and smells like macerated cherries and prunes. The acidity is low, making it a heavier wine. It’s not really a food wine, since the acidity is low, but it has an adorbs label with an elephant and a mouse that would make this a good gift for a host that isn't as into wine as they are into labels.

Reviewed On: 07-29-2020