La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2023 - 750ml

94pts Wine Enthusiast

This bottling from what's turning out to be an epic vintage punches far above its price class, and stays on point even days after being opened. Aromas of freeze-dried strawberries set in a pile of dusty white rocks combines freshness with earthiness on the nose. The palate is snappy, bright and yet rich with raspberry, rose petal, white pepper and sagebrush flavors.

Tasting Notes

Raspberry, plum and rhubarb compote mingle with hints of tobacco leaf and earth on the nose. Cran-raspberry, boysenberry and pomegranate are underpinned by earth driven flavors of beets and black tea. Plush, richly textured with juicy yet balanced acidity and integrated toasty barrel spice.

Winery Notes

The winery's original name, La Crema Viñera, means "best of the vine," setting the standard for all the team has done since 1979. For more than 35 years, the family-owned and operated winery has focused exclusively on cool-climate appellations, from its original home in the Russian River Valley, to Monterey and, now, the Willamette Valley. La Crema is continually exploring these very special regions—passionate in the belief that they make uniquely expressive and elegant wines. Thorough vineyard site selection and boutique winemaking techniques ensure the consistently distinct, naturally balanced wines La Crema is committed to producing.