2014 Kelley Fox Pinot Noir Momtazi Vineyard

 Beautiful 13% abv. Took several hours to open up in a decanter. 

Incredibly savory, gossamer weight, sour cherry and pomegranate palate with hints of blood orange on an irresistible finish ... a finely crafted jewel of a wine. Pommard clone on Jory and Nekia soils from upper Momtazi blocks. 50% whole cluster.

Day 2
The wine blossomed and put on weight... the nose is really nice.  These are some of my favorite pinot noirs 

2010 La Pèira en Damaisèla Matissat

 Last tried this 2010 vintage in april 2017....

A big blustery version of Mourvedre that settles down and begins to showcase a bit of finesse after a couple of hours in the decanter.

Interesting chalky minerality underlies the fruit forward attack. Finishes with hints of bittersweet cacao. 

This will easily go another 10 years...

Paired pretty well with steak tacos...

2013 Le Pianelle Bramaterra

 

Paired with Raclette and ginger - tumeric dusted cashews....👍🍷

Le Pianelle is the Quintarelli of Alto Piemonte... there's magic in their blending of varietals...