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Review: 2019 Sonoma-Cutrer The Cutrer Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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Two new releases from our pals at Sonoma-Cutrer, each Russian River bottlings from the 2019 classic.

2019 Sonoma-Cutrer The Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Valley – An aggressive, classically styled California chardonnay, loaded up with barrel-heavy vanilla, coconut, and baked apple notes. A observe of sultry guava emerges because the end approaches, toasted coconut notes lingering on the again finish. There’s plenty of barrel affect right here, however paired with the appropriate meal all of it comes collectively nicely sufficient in the long run. B+ / $30

2019 Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – Daring and beefy, this pinot pulls no punches, rapidly pushing notes of cherry, figs, and violets off to the aspect. Chewy and austere, the wine feels a bit underdeveloped, licorice notes rising towards the end — however that weighty meaty high quality is rarely removed from attain. The effusive brightness of an important pinot is missing right here, however those that get pleasure from a wealthy and immersive physique foremost might gravitate extra on this course. B / $30

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2019 Sonoma-Cutrer The Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Valley

$30

Score


8.5/10

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