2011 Peter Michael Winery - Clos Du Ciel Pinot Noir (750ml)

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Another gorgeous, perfectly balanced wine, although not quite as rich as the 2010, is the 2011 Pinot Noir Clos de Ciel. Lots of forest floor, underbrush, cola and red and black currant characteristics are present in this more evolved yet surprisingly powerful and dense 2011. Production was 530 cases, which is significantly more than in either 2009 or 2010. It should drink well for 6-7 years. - Robert Parker (12/2013)

An elegant, graceful style, this is youthful, with vibrant, snappy blueberry, wild berry and anise flavors, enlivened by zesty acidity and ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2024. 530 cases made.?-- JL (09/2013)

A supple, pretty wine, the 2011 Pinot Noir Clos du Ciel is laced with plum, black cherry, cola, menthol, hard candy and sweet spices. Layers of dark, racy fruit build to the textured, voluptuous finish. The Clos du Ciel is the most open and accessible of the 2011 Pinots, and should be drunk sooner rather than later. This is one of the more overt 2011 Pinots from the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA readers are likely to come across. Clos du Ciel emerges from the warmest of the three estate Pinot vineyards Peter Michael owns. The 2011 was much more impressive from barrel than in bottle.- Antonio Galloni (02/2014)