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2023 Glassmen Wines Pinot Noir, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$35.00USD

Very cool label for this (and the Chardonnay).  The wine is a deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is a bit earthy with a note of sweaty socks along with black cherries and cherries.  Medium to full bodied.  Nice texture.  On the palate, plenty of sour cherry fruit with some black cherries.  Good finish.  This is very California in style for a Pinot Noir.  It drinks well on its own and will work well with many foods especially foods on the bigger side.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.  Nice value for Pinot Noir.  

2024 Backsberg Chenin Blanc Gravel Road, South Africa, Western Cape, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

Consumed at the Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli in Kenya.  This is a lovely inexpensive South African chenin Blanc.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has peach and slight mango notes.  Clean.  Moderate acidity.  On the palate, peah with slight orange zest.  Good finish.  This worked well with African vegetarian food and in general would go nicely with lighter dishes as well as on its own.  Drink over the next year.  

2021 Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers Rosé, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$165.00USD

Just a fantastic Rosee.  It is a blend of 53% Syrah, 42% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre.  Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose has black  cherries, strawberries, orange peel and slight almonds.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great energy.  Wonderful texture. On the palate, this is delicious.  It is also complex. Flavors of raspberries, cherries and slight orange with a bit of spice and slight carob powder.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work with a wide variety of foods.  It worked great with grilled Zucchini.  Drink over the next three to five years.  

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