Rating 82
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Monterey County
Central Coast
California
USA
ABV 13.5%
Price $14.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-04-22

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Host/Hostess Gifting, Party Wine

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Tempranillo

Vinum Cellars Pinot Noir 2016 Review

Acidity thins this wine out, sacrificing chewiness for angularity. Cherries are there, but quickly move into ripe tomato territory, with bitter beetroot and rhubarb. Hovering over all this is a prominent aroma of smoke or tar that defines the nose and palate. There is not much complexity here but it's a decent gifting bottle for a house party.

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Vinum Cellars Pinot Noir 2016
Acidity thins this wine out, sacrificing chewiness for angularity. Cherries are there, but quickly move into ripe tomato territory, with bitter beetroot and rhubarb. Hovering over all this is a prominent aroma of smoke or tar that defines the nose and palate. There is not much complexity here but it's a decent gifting bottle for a house party.

Reviewed On: 04-22-2019
82
POINTS
Vinum Cellars Pinot Noir 2016
Acidity thins this wine out, sacrificing chewiness for angularity. Cherries are there, but quickly move into ripe tomato territory, with bitter beetroot and rhubarb. Hovering over all this is a prominent aroma of smoke or tar that defines the nose and palate. There is not much complexity here but it's a decent gifting bottle for a house party.

Reviewed On: 04-22-2019