WINE REVIEW: Cigar Box 2020 Old Vine Pinot Noir, D.O. Valle de Leyda, Chile ($13)

by Andrew Chalk

It is interesting to see pinot noir coming out of Chile with increasing frequency.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Translucent garnet;

Nose: Red cherry fruit.

Palate: Bright, cherry fruit. Grippy tannins. Lively acidity. Pencil lead.

A fruit-forward, straightforward, varietally correct pinot noir that is a good value for everyday drinking or catering large events.

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