La Crema Pinot Noir Russian River 2021 vs Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2021
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £48.99 | £48.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | La Crema | Langmeil |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Shiraz |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
La Crema Pinot Noir Russian River 2021
La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a refined, elegant expression of cool-climate Pinot Noir from one of the world’s premier wine-growing regions. Crafted to showcase the unique terroir of Sonoma County, this wine combines complexity, freshness, and a generous mouthfeel. Meet the producer Founded in 1979, La Crema has focused exclusively on cool-climate appellations. Family-owned and operated, the winery’s philosophy is rooted in capturing the character of each vineyard site, producing wines that are expressive, elegant, and true to their origins. Vineyard and vintage The Russian River Valley AVA benefits from a strong maritime influence from the Pacific Ocean, moderating summer temperatures and allowing grapes to ripen slowly. The 2021 vintage was marked by a relatively dry winter, cold spring with occasional frost, and a warm, dry summer. Drought conditions reduced yields, but the grapes achieved remarkable concentration of flavour and vibrant aromatics. Harvest began on 26th August 2021. Winemaking Fruit is predominantly hand-picked and gently de-stemmed, with 70% whole berries used in tank. The grapes undergo a cold soak at 48°F for 3–5 days, followed by fermentation in open-top tanks with three daily punch downs during active fermentation. Free-run wine settles overnight in tank before being racked into a combination of new and used French oak barrels for 8–9 months. No racking occurs until blending prior to bottling. Tasting notes Deep, expressive aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and spice cake lead to a palate of fresh cherry, boysenberry, and pomegranate. The wine is layered and rich, with a generous, elegant mouthfeel and a long, harmonious finish. Wine specifications Appellation: Russian River Valley Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir Oak: 100% French oak, 33% new
Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2021
A rich and juicy shiraz from Langmeil Winery that does not fall short from the expectation - it surpasses it. A rich bouquet of red and blue fruits meet you at the nose with herbs and ceder backing them up, entwined with hints of sage, chocolate and savoury notes. The palate is rich and juicy yet again with raspberry and Satsuma plum take over the mouth, with allspice sweetness adding to the mouth feel. The fruit is well balanced with hints of briary spice and textural, fine grained tannins that lead to a lengthy finish. Cellar potential is from now until 2033.
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