{"product_id":"marimar-estate-cristina-pinot-noir-2009","title":"Marimar Estate Cristina Pinot Noir 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMarimar Estate Cristina Pinot Noir 2009 is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDon Miguel Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRussian River Valley AVA\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tWhy \"Cristina“?\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tNamed after my daughter, Cristina, this wine is a special selection of 16 barrels from a unique blend of our Pinot Noir clones that we feel best represents the terroir, or personality, of the Don Miguel Vineyard and shows the most potential for aging.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe Vinification\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were harvested September 2-4 and after minimal crushing, they fermented in small stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged in premium French oak barrels from the forest of Bertranges: 50% new from Remond and Rousseau, and 50% one-year-old. After 11 months of aging in oak the wine was bottled, unfined and unfiltered, in August 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe Clones\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe vineyard’s 30 acres of Pinot Noir are planted with several clones, which yield wines with complex layers of flavors. The blend of clones in this vintage is 60% Swan, 35% Pommard, and 5% Dijon 115.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThis barrel selection of Cristina displays the classic intense aromas of raspberry and blackberry, orange blossom, clove, and a trace of forest floor. The palate is rich and mouthwatering, with silky tannins and great depth. It is a delightful wine to drink right now, but it will develop and gain complexity with age, at least for another 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eA blend of the best barrels of wine sourced from the Don Miguel Vineyard, Cristina is named for Marimar Torres’s daughter. This exceptionally rich wine will reward at least 6–8 years in the cellar. It’s concentrated, with notes of raspberries, cherries, pomegranates and rhubarb, all framed by significant tannins. The overall mouthfeel is elegant and weighty. 92 Point Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marimar Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948775632943,"sku":"C0EE333004PNM","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Marimar_Cristina_bottle.jpg?v=1771483507","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/marimar-estate-cristina-pinot-noir-2009","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}