A fruit-forward wine with floral notes, baking spices, well-integrated tannins, and a lush mouthfeel.
Producer
Cattleya Wines
Region
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA
Country
USA
Varietal Composition
100% Pinot Noir
Specifications
2021
Vintage
2032
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Hand sorted then fermented in stainless steel over 21 days, before aging 18 months in French oak barrels (75% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Occasional wine note
The fruit is the star here, but there's so much more going on here with hints and touches of flowers, baking spices, well-integrated tannin, and just a lush mouthfeel from start to finish. Delicious!
What experts say about this wine
95
/
100
Wine Independent
Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2021 Belly of the Whale Pinot Noir springs with intense red and black berry layers with rose oil, orange peel, and cinnamon. The medium to full-bodied palate is rich and impactful, with plush tannins and seamless freshness.
94
/
100
Wine Spectator
A lush, fruit-driven version that offers captivating flavors of mulberry and boysenberry preserves, before a racy mineral streak and the long, mouthwatering finish take over, letting floral nuances fill in amid the sleek fruit. Not shy, but very focused.
pairing recommendation
Duck
Cured Meats
Root Vegetables
Soft Cheese
Mushroom
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