Trapiche Oak Cask Pinot Noir 2009

By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Finesse is certainly an attribute of all good winemakers and best describes how to make pinot noir. This challenging red wine grape requires perfect growing conditions and skillful handling to produce some of the world's most elegant wines, especially in the Burgundy region of France.
This pinot comes from Argentina and the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The grapes are hand-selected, and fermentation begins with 30 percent of the grapes still with stems. The grapes are machine-pressed, and the wine ends with nine months of oak barrel aging.
The result is a dry, tart wine with hints of red fruits, telltale cherry and a medium body.
Sherry: "Tart, with nuances of cranberry, raspberry and cherry." (3 stars)
Chris: "Beefy bouquet with subtle flavors of cherry and strawberry." (3 stars)
Available locally for about $10
Coming next week: Bridlewood Blend 175