2007 Duette, Premium, Viña Indómita, Casablanca Valley, Chile. 14.5% abv, EUR 8.60
Found a new Pinot from Chile on the shelves of our dear monopoly just before New Year. My friend at the store recommended it, so of course I decided to try it. It turned out to be one of the better and more charming Pinots I've had from Chile. A medium deep, bright purplish red colour. A fine, charming nose with lots pf pure Pinot fruit, strawberries and cherries. Good pinosity, simply. Also a touch of oak, but just nicely backing up in the background. Slightly sweet attack on the palate, but soon replaced by the fresh fruity acidity. Medium deep taste with a hint of meat and some slightly bitter earthiness. Intense, almost peppery finish. Clearly a charming and well balanced Pinot, in spite of its 14.5% alcohol. Not with a great deal of depth, but a great budget Pinot.
Cheers, Anders