Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir other_regions_italy "more Bourgogne Rouge than the

"more Bourgogne Rouge than the Gamay style we usually get here

and with great persistence that moves into a very savoury finish after all that primary ripeness

A densely fruited and more deeply pitched nose combines notes of violets

with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background

with youthful tannins gracing the finish

Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir other_regions_italy "more Bourgogne Rouge than theMedium deep ruby colored, the 2009 The Gradient Pinot Noir envelops a core of red cherries and red currant aromas with notes of stems, dried Mediterranean herbs, damp loam and mossy tree bark. Medium to full bodied, it is a bit lean on the palate, with low to medium levels of chewy slightly astringent tannins, medium acidity and a long finish. Consider drinking it now to 2015.