*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Krutz Family Cellars to participate in a Twitter Taste Live.
What I really love about Twitter Tastings is discovering wineries that I was not familiar with. Over the last year I was lucky to participate in several tasting involving Krutz Family Cellars. I am in love. They have skyrocketed to the top of my list of wineries to visit this spring on our annual Northern CA trip. I can’t wait to taste more of their line up. On this particular evening, we tasted the 2007 Krutz Family Cellars Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir has a real cork closure, clocks in at 14.39% (oddly specific!) alcohol by volume, and retails for $45.
On the nose I found earth, forest floor, mushroom, pepper, spice, and black cherry. In the mouth I got black cherry, strawberry, herbs, spice, and chocolate notes. I would describe the palate as almost creamy, with plush fruit, round flavors, and a very long finish. The strawberry definitely stood out in the wine. Yum!
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I don’t ever recall seeing such a specific ABV as this one – really! Although, the aromas and flavors you describe make me wish I had a bottle or two in my wine cellar…