Chile’s Vina Leyda carries a fame for making partaking wines aided by the cool local weather and Pacific shoreline lower than 5 kilometers from the winery. We’ve beforehand loved their vigorous Sauvignon Blancs and now we flip our consideration to 2 pinot noirs, every with distinct taste profiles.
2022 Vina Leyda Reserva Pinot Noir – An easy, no-frills Pinot massive on purple fruit, with a core of cherry and cranberry accompanied by notes of toasted oak and leather-based. Giving this a beneficiant period of time to seek out some steadiness is a good suggestion, as it’s fairly unsteady on the primary few approaches. As soon as settled, it pairs delightfully with a hearty dish of Bolognese pappardelle or (if vegetarian) a well-roasted butternut squash. B / $15
2022 Vina Leyda Coastal Vineyards Las Brisas Pinot Noir – Harvested from one in all Leyda’s coveted websites closest to the coast, this can be a massive and juicy pinot with a traditional profile of raspberry and cherry tempered with mild notes of orange zest and cranberry on the nostril. The palate retains the purple fruit flowing however earthy, vegetal notes of mushroom and balsamic reduce their means via, including nuances of complexity. The end provides a contact of white pepper and thyme to the equation, lingering for a bit longer than essential. Partaking from begin to end, although I think about storing this away for a yr or so would afford this time to really shine. B+ / $20
2022 Vina Leyda Reserva Pinot Noir
$15
