J Vineyards Pinot Noir

J Vineyards Pinot Noir

This 2018 Pinot Noir is from California and uses grapes from the Monterey, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara Counties. It costs around $20.

My review:

Acidic smell with lots of dark berries and cherry. Acidic taste, earthy and smoky flavor, with notes of dark fruit. Very tannic and bold with a good kind of sweet aftertaste. Tasted very good with pecorino and brought the amount of tannins down while excelling it’s fruity notes. 



Compare my taste to others:
https://www.vivino.com/US/en/j-vineyards-pinot-noir-monterey-sonoma-santa-barbara/w/2179684


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