This collaborative effort by two giants, Chilean icon Agustin Hunees, and California star, Paul Hobbs, will appeal to those who like power in their Pinot Noir. Ripe black fruit notes a hint of seductive toasty oak come together in this rich full-blown wine. Smokey nuances add complexity. The tannins are smooth and supple, but the heat in the finish, reflective of the 14%-stated alcohol, detracts.
Veramonte, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2010
By Michael Apstein