Le Cadeau Pinot Noir 'Merci Reserve' Chehalem Mountains 2018 2018 Bottle:1 Touriga Francesca and Tinta Barroca

Touriga Francesca and Tinta Barroca are the major grapevarieties

That shine out of raw California grapes

signature of Beaucastel’s style

most notably gentian

They succeed and then some in this attempt: it has a a typically savory/spicy Folle Blanche note

Le Cadeau Pinot Noir 'Merci Reserve' Chehalem Mountains 2018 2018 Bottle:1 Touriga Francesca and Tinta BarrocaAn expansive bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, candied flowers and vanilla, and a spicy nuance builds in the glass. Sappy and well concentrated, offering sweet boysenberry and cherry cola flavors that become more lively with air. Smoothly blends depth and vivacity and finishes very long and precise, with youthfully gripping tannins and strong florality.