Cono Sur Vision Pinot Noir

Continuing my reviews from the Chilean wine tasting, this is the only Pinot Noir from the lineup.

I’ve previously reviewed the Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir and I liked that one, so I was looking forward to tasting another Pinot from the Cono Sur portfolio.

This Pinot is grown on old vines in a cooler part of the Colchagua Valley.  It’s a little aggressive right out of the bottle, but mellows out to a smokey, bright cherry and raspberry nose after opening up.  A couple of those tasting this wine were harsh on it, but I felt like they just didn’t give it a chance to open up. Strong acidity on the palate gives a sour cherry and apple flavor with raspberry coming in on the mid-palate.  It has good structure and supple tannins.  It might not totally knock your socks off, but it’s a great Pinot Noir for the price.  I actually enjoyed this one even more the second day after tasting some other wines I found the acidity refreshing.

Wine: Cono Sur – Vision
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 14%
Rating: 86
Price: $15.00

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