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Forefront

Forefront Pinot Noir

United States, California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.6

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Forefront Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Pine Ridge Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Napa Valley region of California. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the cool-climate regions of the Carneros and Anderson Valley appellations. These vineyards are known for their unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and balanced. The style of Forefront Pinot Noir is characterized by its bright red fruit flavors, subtle earthy notes, and silky tannins, making it a perfect pairing for a variety of dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Aromas of ripe cherries and sweet herbs are the first thing you notice when you open a bottle of Forefront Pinot Noir.The fruit flavors are deep and intense, with notes of strawberry and blackberry. The tannins are soft and silky, providing a strong backbone to the wine. The finish is long and lingering, with a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. Overall, this Pinot Noir is medium-bodied and well-balanced, with a pleasant complexity that will delight both casual and serious wine drinkers alike.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Forefront

Region: California

California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States, and is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions. With its diverse topography, climate, and soil, California is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in California dates back to the 18th century, when Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards in the state. Since then, California has become one of the world's leading wine producers, with over 4,000 wineries and more than 100 different grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Review