| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1997 |
| Rating | 97 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Kistler |
| Locale | Sonoma |
| Site | Russian River Valley |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
1997 Kistler Kistler Vineyard Cuvee Catherine Pinot Noir - 97 pts!
There are approximately 250 cases of the 1997 Pinot Noir Cuvee Catherine. Like its siblings it has over 14% alcohol but that is totally obscured by the wine's sensational concentration extract and overall equilibrium. A dense ruby/purple-colored full-bodied Pinot Noir it offers up aromas of blackberries raspberries and cherry liqueur intermixed with licorice smoke and meat. Chewy yet not heavy this wine does reveal some tannin but it is largely hidden by the wine's fruit glycerin and extract. Wow what an amazing performance! This wine is among of the most spectacular Pinot Noirs I have ever tasted. It is easy to get excited about Kistler's Pinot Noirs. All are aged in 100% new oak made in small lots 250-500 cases and bottled with neither fining nor filtration. They are trying to keep the levels of SO2 to minimal dosages so the wines can be as expressive as possible. These Pinot Noirs can easily hold their own in blind tastings with the finest red Burgundies. RP
There are approximately 250 cases of the 1997 Pinot Noir Cuvee Catherine. Like its siblings it has over 14% alcohol but that is totally obscured by the wine's sensational concentration extract and overall equilibrium. A dense ruby/purple-colored full-bodied Pinot Noir it offers up aromas of blackberries raspberries and cherry liqueur intermixed with licorice smoke and meat. Chewy yet not heavy this wine does reveal some tannin but it is largely hidden by the wine's fruit glycerin and extract. Wow what an amazing performance! This wine is among of the most spectacular Pinot Noirs I have ever tasted. It is easy to get excited about Kistler's Pinot Noirs. All are aged in 100% new oak made in small lots 250-500 cases and bottled with neither fining nor filtration. They are trying to keep the levels of SO2 to minimal dosages so the wines can be as expressive as possible. These Pinot Noirs can easily hold their own in blind tastings with the finest red Burgundies. RP
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