Reviews & Ratings

2010 Champ de Reves Pinot Noir "Anderson Valley"

Winery: Champ de Reves

Vintage: 2010

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: $40

Cases produced: 3,243

KWG Score: 90 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: June 29, 2012

Wine Review: This ruby colored Pinot Noir opens with a boysenberry and gentle blueberry bouquet with a hint of plum and root beer. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a slightly tart plum and mild black currant blend with hints of old oak, and black raspberry mix in as well. The finish is dry and its mild fine tannins are friendly. This is a food wine. I would pair this Pinot with grilled mahi mahi with brushed garlic, dark rum, lime juice and honey marinade. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Characteristic aromas/flavors: Blueberry, red earth, and nutmeg spice with hints of violet, toffee and oolong tea. Structure: Silky and generous entry, slate-like minerality, and muscular tannin on the Finish - a testament to high altitude winegrowing.

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