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KV is running one of my absolutely favorite boutique pinots that he sells from time to time. It's not easy to find, so buy what you can.
ALMA de CATTLEYA
2017 PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COUNTY
The "Are you kidding me?" moments regarding value pricing of fine wines are getting harder and harder to find. Wine prices escalate each year, but Alma de Cattleya seems to be suspended in a perfectly insulated time capsule. This beauty was expertly created by Columbia born, French trained winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, whom many of you may recognize as the winemaker for Pahlmeyer... She's previously made wines at Lynmar and has extensive experience making wine in France as well. Her new Alma de Cattleya and Cattleya labels are rapidly increasing in popularity with each cork pulled and are setting the bar for what can be achieved at each respective price level.
A blend of several methodically selected vineyard blocks centered around the Sonoma Coast AVA and focused primarily around sites positioned very close to the Pacific Ocean, this gorgeous interpretation of cool-climate, classic Sonoma Coast Pinot was authored using the same exacting standards as the Cattleya single vineyard wines which retail for around $70/btl and garner enormous scores. Remarkably plump and velvety on the palate, this stunning Pinot covers your taste buds in ripe, penetrating fruit, layered in wild rose and violets. I strongly recommend a case or two, because a Pinot this good, at this price, certainly won't be available for long. And no, I'm not kidding...
ALMA de CATTLEYA
2017 PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COUNTY
Your Price: $27.99/btl Click to Order
+ GROUND SHIPPING INCLUDED ON ANY 15, 750ML BOTTLES TO SOME STATES
From Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, "Pale ruby purple in color, the 2017 Pinot Noir opens with Bing cherries, tart cranberry, blackberry, violet and tobacco leaf aromas with tangerine peel nuance. Light to medium-bodied, it's fresh and soft in the mouth with crunchy red fruits and citrus accents, framed by soft, grainy tannins and juicy freshness to lift the finish..." 90 Points
ALMA de CATTLEYA
2017 PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COUNTY
The "Are you kidding me?" moments regarding value pricing of fine wines are getting harder and harder to find. Wine prices escalate each year, but Alma de Cattleya seems to be suspended in a perfectly insulated time capsule. This beauty was expertly created by Columbia born, French trained winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, whom many of you may recognize as the winemaker for Pahlmeyer... She's previously made wines at Lynmar and has extensive experience making wine in France as well. Her new Alma de Cattleya and Cattleya labels are rapidly increasing in popularity with each cork pulled and are setting the bar for what can be achieved at each respective price level.
A blend of several methodically selected vineyard blocks centered around the Sonoma Coast AVA and focused primarily around sites positioned very close to the Pacific Ocean, this gorgeous interpretation of cool-climate, classic Sonoma Coast Pinot was authored using the same exacting standards as the Cattleya single vineyard wines which retail for around $70/btl and garner enormous scores. Remarkably plump and velvety on the palate, this stunning Pinot covers your taste buds in ripe, penetrating fruit, layered in wild rose and violets. I strongly recommend a case or two, because a Pinot this good, at this price, certainly won't be available for long. And no, I'm not kidding...
ALMA de CATTLEYA
2017 PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COUNTY
Your Price: $27.99/btl Click to Order
+ GROUND SHIPPING INCLUDED ON ANY 15, 750ML BOTTLES TO SOME STATES
From Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, "Pale ruby purple in color, the 2017 Pinot Noir opens with Bing cherries, tart cranberry, blackberry, violet and tobacco leaf aromas with tangerine peel nuance. Light to medium-bodied, it's fresh and soft in the mouth with crunchy red fruits and citrus accents, framed by soft, grainy tannins and juicy freshness to lift the finish..." 90 Points
