Swami Pinot Noir - An Almost Magical Combination of Earth and Fruit • Reverse Wine Snob®

2009-Swami-Sonoma-Pinot-Noir — The Swami from Sonoma (with a glow in the dark label).

Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California.

SRP of $17 and available at that price or occasionally as low as $13 on the deal sites. Sample submitted for review. 2,500 cases produced. From Gundlach Bundschu who also produce the BULK BUY rated Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée 2010 – Guaranteed To Put A Smile on Your Face.

From the bottle:

“A California native, inspired by the land, sun and sea. Swami Pinot Noir is exotic and earthy, fruit-forward and approachable.
14.5% Alcohol”

The 2009 Swami Winery Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir begins with very pleasant aromas of ripe and even a bit candied cherry, spice, cedar and cola. The wine needs some air to open up and when it does it is really fantastic: earthy and fruity all at the same time with a great spicy streak. Lots of tart cherry fruit is wrapped up in a nice round and almost creamy mouthfeel in this medium-bodied wine. It ends with notes of toasty oak and even a hint of chocolate on the medium-long finish. Another excellent Pinot Noir option for all your holiday meals!

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Taste Rating: 8 Cost Rating: 4