Vineland Estates 2009 Pinot Meunier

Winery
Vineland Estates
Year
2009
Variety
Other Red Varieties
Price
17.95
Availability
Available at the winery and thru Vintages (May 14, 2011)
Region
Niagara Peninsula
Rating
4+ stars
Date Posted
05/31/2011
I believe that Vineland is trying to corner the market on Pinot Meunier in Niagara. It's very interesting to see this third (and relatively minor) grape of Champagne in a stand alone wine. Vineland currently has 8 acres of the stuff growing in their vineyard - which is probably the majority of acreage grown in the area, though I think Thirty Bench has a few as well. This is a most interesting wine and one worth trying. A nose of raspberry-tobacco leads to a smoky and spiced tobacco palate; there's some grit and some weight to this wine that gives it an interesting presence in the mouth. There's also 4 months worth of oak treatment here, which adds its je-ne-sais-pas quality. I understand this is a grape Vineland in going to keep up with so this isn't just a one off bottling ... might I suggest you get on the bandwagon early and try this wine, sooner rather than later when everyone will be drinking it. Price: $17.95 - Rating; ****+
Rating
★★★★
Favoured:
0

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