Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir 2009

Subtle, brickish red color. Eucalyptus and briar nose are followed by a beautiful bramble and layered mouthfeel. There is incredible lift and a gorgeous long acidic finish.
Alc 13.5%.
- wine tasting note by SM, 2/3/12

Expert Review

93 points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 10
"Vivid red. Sexy, high-pitched aromas of raspberry, cherry, Asian spices and pungent herbs. Juicy, sharply focused red berry and bitter cherry flavors gain sweetness with air and pick up a suave candied rose quality. A juicy, precise midweight that finishes with noteworthy clarity and spicy persistence. This will age on its balance." Wine review by Josh Raynolds

Food Pairings

Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...