Reviews & Ratings

2011 Handley Cellars Pinot Noir "Anderson Valley"

Winery: Handley Cellars

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Anderson Valley"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Anderson Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $32

Cases produced: 2,406

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: April 29, 2015

Wine Review: This bright red colored Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley opens with a red plum and red currant bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and very approachable. The flavor profile is tasty red plum and gentle toasted oak blend with hints of black raspberry. The finish is dry and its flavors are nicely prolonged. While this Pinot is not the most complex wine, it is very tasty and food friendly. I would pair this wine with grilled rosemary-lime wild salmon kabobs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This vintage of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is rich and intense, with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and graphite. Flavors of red currant, black cherry and plum hang on an ample structural backbone. Pair this wine with grilled salmon. It also makes a great accompaniment to Brie Champignon.

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