Region/Country:
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Production Practices:
Kosher for Passover Mevushal Le Mehadrin
"Sustainable" agricultural practices - no confirmation.
Not produced using "Organic" or "Biodynamic" practices.
Varietal/Blend:
Pinot Noir
Appearance:
With the glass tilted at about a 45 degree angle, the wine is clear, transparent, medium (+) intensity cherry core fading to a wide dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of medium intensity ripe cherry and red-currant with hints of green herbs (not defined) and minerality in the background. After an intense swirl the earthy and mineral aromas seem prominent without an indication of red fruit..
Palate:
Off-dry (-), light (+) body with medium (+) mouth-watering acidity, and low intensity of tannins. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are a low intensity of ripe red cherry.
Varietal/Blend:
Pinot Noir
Appearance:
With the glass tilted at about a 45 degree angle, the wine is clear, transparent, medium (+) intensity cherry core fading to a wide dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of medium intensity ripe cherry and red-currant with hints of green herbs (not defined) and minerality in the background. After an intense swirl the earthy and mineral aromas seem prominent without an indication of red fruit..
Palate:
Off-dry (-), light (+) body with medium (+) mouth-watering acidity, and low intensity of tannins. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are a low intensity of ripe red cherry.
Finish/Length:
The finish is clean with a long lingering length of ripe cherry and ripe red grapes flavors.
The finish is clean with a long lingering length of ripe cherry and ripe red grapes flavors.
Conclusions:
I believe this a good (-) example of a Pinot Noir from this region for the price. The wine is free of defects and the components seem to be in balance, the length of the finish is long. There is some complexity on the nose (aromas) with the wet wool not being offensive but rather interesting in offering an "outdoorsy" image. I believe that this wine should be consumed within the next twelve months considering the vital components of alcohol, acidity, fruit, and tannin are of levels that do not bode well for ageing potential. This is an enjoyable, easy to drink wine for now.
Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$13.00
Producers Notes:
A supple and smooth medium-bodied red wine with notes of blueberries and blackberries evincing a pleasing fruitiness along with a light finish typical of this grape type. Enjoy with poultry, veal and sautéed dishes including fish entrees in sauce. Grapes for new Layla Pinot Noir come from the Agrelo vineyards in Mendoza's Luján de Cuyo sub-appellation. The vineyard is at 980 meters above sea level and is fed by drip irrigation. The vines are 35 years old and everything is hand harvested at night and placed in 20 kg. baskets. The soil is fine sandy loam. The region experiences scarce annual rainfalls.
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