Joseph Drouhin Cote de Nuits-Villages 2021

Appearance

Color : Bright ruby
Clarity : Bright
Viscosity : Medium

Aroma

Intensity : Aromatic
Primary aromas : Wild cherry, licorice, mild spices
Secondary aromas : Undergrowth, mushroom

Taste

Sweetness : Dry
Acidity : Medium
Tannins : Medium
Body : Medium
Flavors : Wild cherry, licorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom
Finish : Medium length, moderate intensity

Overall impression

Balanced, elegant
Food pairing : Roasted chicken, grilled steak, mushroom risotto
Age potential : 5-10 years

The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Nuits-Villages is a delicious and well-balanced red Burgundy. It is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in various southern Côte de Nuits villages. The wine has a bright ruby color and a bright clarity. The nose is aromatic, with intense aromas of wild cherry, licorice, and mild spices. The wine is dry on the palate with medium acidity and tannins. The flavors are wild cherry, licorice, mild spices, undergrowth, and mushroom. The finish is medium length and moderate intensity. This wine is an excellent choice for a variety of occasions. It would be perfect for a casual dinner party with friends or a special occasion with family. It also pairs well with various dishes, including roasted chicken, grilled steak, or mushroom risotto. The 2021 vintage was challenging for Burgundy, with low yields due to cold weather and frost. However, the wines are generally high quality, with good fruit concentration and acidity. The Joseph Drouhin Côte de Nuits-Villages is an excellent example of a well-made wine from this vintage. This versatile wine can be enjoyed or cherished for a few years.

Kistler Russian River Valley 2021

Appearance

Color : Bright ruby
Clarity : Bright
Viscosity : Medium-light

Aroma

Intensity : Aromatic
Primary aromas : Red cherry, raspberry, plum
Secondary aromas : Baking spice, vanilla, cedar
Tertiary aromas : Earth, leather, tobacco

Taste

Sweetness : Dry
Acidity : Medium-high
Tannins : Medium-low
Body : Medium-light
Flavors : Red cherry, raspberry, plum, baking spice, vanilla, cedar, earth, leather, tobacco
Finish : Medium length, moderate intensity

Overall impression

Balanced, elegant, complex
Food pairing : Salmon, duck, mushrooms
Age potential: 5-10 years

The 2021 Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a stunning example of the elegance and finesse that can be achieved with this grape variety in this cool-climate region. The wine is bright and vibrant, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and plum intermingled with baking spice, vanilla, and cedar. The wine is dry on the palate with medium-high acidity and medium-low tannins. The flavors are a delightful interplay of red fruit, spice, and earth, with a long, lingering finish that leaves you wanting more. This wine is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. It would pair beautifully with salmon, duck, or roasted mushrooms. It is also a wine that can be enjoyed now or cherished for a few years, allowing its complexity to develop further.
I hope you enjoy this tasting note!

Domaine Drouhin, Dundee Hills 2021

Appearance

Color : Bright ruby red
Clarity : Bright
Viscosity : Medium

Aroma

Intensity : Medium to high
Primary aromas : Dark red fruits like cherry, plum and raspberry
Secondary aromas : Hints of oak, baking spice, and earth
Tertiary aromas : Subtle notes of leather and tobacco

Taste

Sweetness : Dry
Acidity : Medium to high
Tannin s: Medium to high
Body : Medium
Flavors : Ripe red fruits, oak, baking spice, earth, leather, and tobacco
Finish : Long, lingering

Overall impression

Balanced, elegant, complex
Food pairing : Roasted meats, poultry, and mushrooms
Age potential : 5-10 years

The 2021 Domaine Drouhin, Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, is a beautiful expression of Oregon Pinot Noir. It is an elegant and powerful wine with layers of flavor that unfold on the palate. The wine is sourced from grapes grown in the Dundee Hills AVA, known for its cool climate and well-drained soils. This combination of factors produces Pinot Noir grapes that are ripe and intense in flavor but also retain their acidity and freshness. The 2021 Domaine Drouhin, Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is a wine that can be enjoyed or cellared for a few years to allow its complexity to develop further. It would pair beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or mushrooms.

Our 2021 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills is youthful and bright, deftly downplaying the topsy-turvy growing season that ended with gentle, ideal harvest conditions. The wine is bursting with black cherry and ripe sour cherry tones on the nose, with hints of dried violets and lightly roasted coffee beans. The palate confirms the nose with added fresh raspberry, cranberry, and a decidedly earthy touch. This wine is lovely, vibrant, and elegant now, but I think it will be in a perfect place with 5 – 12 years of cellaring.