![]() Here at Blackhearts, we’ve gradually leaned more towards terms like ‘Lo-Fi’ or even ‘Eccentric’ over ‘Natural’ when it comes to wine - as we’ve found the overarching meanings of both lofi and eccentric to be more broadly encompassing of what you may be able to expect in the glass. Many of the above terms have historically been used interchangeably, without much clarity around what they mean in a concrete sense, and thus many grey areas into what actual practices go on in the vineyard and cellar before the wine lands into your glass. Pairings: The Halleck Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noir would pair excellently with game meats, particularly those that are mesquite-grilled.Natural, Lo-Fi, Minimal Intervention, Sustainable… these are all terms that you would have heard in relation to wine at some point in the last fifty years.Halleck Hillside Cuvee Alcohol Content: 14.3%.This Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a grippy wine, without being over the top. One perceives the same earthy tones that are present in the nose there are smatterings of spices, white pepper and minerals. Surprisingly bright and fruity, the Hillside Cuvee fills the mouth. Cranberry and white pepper are additionally evident, along with a pleasant minerality. The nose integrates feral notes that are balanced out by those of fruit, but the scent is much more subtle than that of the Cherry Pie Pinot. The Hillside Cuvee Pinot is crystal-clear and ruby-garnet in color. The Halleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noir is a blend of different Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs originating in vineyards that are each within a few miles of each other. The Halleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noir 2018 Cyrot Bourgogne Pinot Noir would pair well with herbed dishes, such as tabouleh. Cyrot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Alcohol Content: 13% Cyrot Bourgogne isn’t a horrible wine, but it falls unexpectedly flat. And while there are some herbs detectable in the finish, the flavor drops off and disappears quickly it’s thin, with a sharp acidity. Up front, there are cherry notes, but the middle is mostly hollow. Cyrot Bourgogne lacks feral notes, which is ironic, as the two other Pinots in this review possess this conspicuously.įor us, the flavor of the O. Sage and lavender are especially prominent, along with a hint of cherry. There’s also an unmistakable aroma of garrigue, which is the product of an amalgamation of different sagebrush plants found in Provence, such as sage, lavender and juniper. The nose is lovely one immediately picks up on abundant fruit and herbs. Not exactly crystal-clear in translucency, it has a tint of haze to it. But while it’s a Burgundian Pinot Noir, it’s not earthy in color instead, it’s a bright, beautiful, gem-like, purplish-red. Cyrot Bourgogne is a French Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. Pairings: The Cherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot would pair wonderfully with pulled pork, pork belly, or any dish with bacon or pork.Cherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot Noir Alcohol Content: 14.5%.The winery is located at Stanly Ranch, in the Carneros appellation of Napa. Overall, Cherry Pie is a delicious wine that does especially well with food (see its pairings below). But it’s a complex wine, with subtle earth tones, served up alongside what approximates a smidgen of singed bacon fat, yielding an ever-so-slightly burnt quality. There’s a bounty of rich fruit, especially red cherries (hence the name). Simply stated, the taste of Cherry Pie Pinot Noir is not as powerful as its aroma. There are intense sauvage notes present, which are often found in Burgundian wines. ![]() The nose is especially wild some might even call it overpowering, as it can be discerned in a room after several glasses are poured. Nonetheless, it’s still mostly red and translucent - a classic Pinot burgundy color. Bottled in 2014, this Pinot is a touch tawny in color, showing its age. The name of the wine is a bit of a misnomer, however, as it has no literal cherry pie or tart taste. Highly popular and sought after, Cherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot Noir (featuring a photo of three cherry tarts on its label) is a blend of three Pinots hailing from Santa Barbara County, Monterey County and Sonoma Coast.
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