Sharon Bowman
Sharon Bowman
As the lowlight days continue, a bright spot shone this week:
2014 Ultramarine Still Pinot Noir, Charles Heintz Vineyard - this is the first still wine* from the recent(ish) project from California winemaker Michael Cruse (who also makes wine under his own name/label). The other Ultramarine wines I've had have been sharp, lovely bubbles. This was a tremblingly pale pinot noir with an almost citrusy sharpness on the nose. It had good, limpid fruit (lotsa folks can tell you about this vineyard), and was unpretentious in the best way. I wonder how it will age, but I can't tell you, because my mini-allocation is gone.
*I think. I am but an internet voice, so correct me (please!) if I'm wrong.
2014 Ultramarine Still Pinot Noir, Charles Heintz Vineyard - this is the first still wine* from the recent(ish) project from California winemaker Michael Cruse (who also makes wine under his own name/label). The other Ultramarine wines I've had have been sharp, lovely bubbles. This was a tremblingly pale pinot noir with an almost citrusy sharpness on the nose. It had good, limpid fruit (lotsa folks can tell you about this vineyard), and was unpretentious in the best way. I wonder how it will age, but I can't tell you, because my mini-allocation is gone.
*I think. I am but an internet voice, so correct me (please!) if I'm wrong.