Synopsis, Our Opinion: An unusual and delicious Pinot Noir.
Producer/Winery: André Ostertag; Domaine Ostertag; Epfig, France.
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Vin D’Alsace, France.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $28.80 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Turkey Tetrazzini and a garden salad.
Tasting:
-
Opened one hour before drinking. Clear, light ruby color with the same color rim. Very significant aromas of barnyard that continued prominently all the way through the finish, damp earth, ripe cherry and the smell of leaves on fall morning. Rustic, fresh mouthfeel, very light body and a 150-grit texture. Strong juicy cherry, tart cranberry and mushroom flavors. Lots of bright acidity that really makes the wine lively, soft tannins and a long tart fruit finish. A VERY highly aromatic Pinot Noir that has an immediate character. Noteworthy paired with the flavorful Turkey Tetrazzini and we enjoyed sipping it after the dinner. We called it an unusual and delicious Pinot Noir,
Photo from CellarHand .
See our reviews of other Domaine Ostertag wines.
Alcohol Content: 12%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: 7 61503 22126 1
Imported by: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant; Berkeley, California.