2019 Closson Chase “Grande Cuvée” Pinot Noir grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper aromas of melon

aromas of melon

this cooler 2019 vintage reminds me the 2017 in many ways

This is a seductive blend of richness

the Three Mile Creek Vineyard is the fruitiest and the most easy going of the three single vineyard Pinot Noir

The nose is exquisite and expressive with unique aromas of cherry liquor

2019 Closson Chase “Grande Cuvée” Pinot Noir grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper aromas of melonThis Pinot Noir is much more Old World, Burgundian than the South Clos. Earthy, rich and complex, I can spend the whole day analyzing this deep and fascinating wine. On the nose, the aromas are all earth, dirt, mushroom, forest floor, wet stone, potpourri, cedar and cloves. The palate is soft, rich and elevated, showing classic features of red cherry, stewed strawberry, brambleberry, generous herbaciousness, licorice, vanilla and baking spices. The