La Crema, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2009

May 24, 2011

By Gerald D. Boyd

 Sonoma Coast is a cool-climate growing region that fits nicely into La Crema’s specialty for producing wines from cool growing regions.  This Pinot Noir got the full treatment: small, open-top tank fermentation, daily punch downs for extra extraction and aging for seven and a half months in French oak.  It has a lovely bright medium plum-red color, forward spice, floral and boiled tea aromas, lush silky texture, clearly defined Pinot flavors with hints of spice, good structure, 13.8% alcohol and good length through the silky finish.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Sonoma Coast

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2009

Score

90

Price

US $ 24.00

Producer

La Crema