Cono Sur’s “20 Barrels” bottling represents their best lots — a reserve bottling, essentially. This Pinot Noir is bigger and more concentrated than their superb value regular bottling without going over to the dark side. They’ve managed a seamless combination of fruit and savory notes enrobed in glossy tannins. A subtle bitterness in the finish makes it all the more enjoyable. I hate the heavy bottle, but love the contents.
Cono Sur, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2011
By Michael Apstein