It has been a long time since Total Wine has sent me a coupon that is not limited to their "winery direct" wines, but last month I received such a coupon. I am sure it was intended for a new neighbor with an address similar to mine (welcome to the neighborhood) but I was not going to give it back. When I went to the store to use the coupon, I wanted to try one new Oregon Pinot Noir and after scouring the shelves, I selected Left Coast Pinot Noir Willamette Valley.
Left Coast Cellars and Vineyard is a 490 Acre Estate in Rickreall Oregon, west of Salem which utilizes certified sustainable practices. Cali's Cuvee combines all blocks and all Pinot Noir clones from the vineyard. The wine is aged in French oak and has 13.5% alcohol.
The wine begins with bright red fruit, especially raspberry, flavors and finishes with sour cherry. We paired this with steelhead trout and it was excellent. My preference would be less sour on the finish.
Total Wine sells this wine for $21.99. I paid $18.69 with the coupon.
SC Wine Joe rating = 89 points
Left Coast Cellars and Vineyard is a 490 Acre Estate in Rickreall Oregon, west of Salem which utilizes certified sustainable practices. Cali's Cuvee combines all blocks and all Pinot Noir clones from the vineyard. The wine is aged in French oak and has 13.5% alcohol.
The wine begins with bright red fruit, especially raspberry, flavors and finishes with sour cherry. We paired this with steelhead trout and it was excellent. My preference would be less sour on the finish.
Total Wine sells this wine for $21.99. I paid $18.69 with the coupon.
SC Wine Joe rating = 89 points
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