Clos des Fous Pinot Noir Latuffa Traiguen

Late Night Drinks and Beef at Ming's (M+M. Robin Road) : A decently good new world Pinot. The nose was really attractive, with sweet drifts of ripe cherries, plums and spice with just a little kiss of vanilla bean oak at the side. The palate had that same fruity attractiveness on the attack, with black cherries and ripe berries flecked with a touch more spice and a little rubbery, earthy twang on the midpalate. The finish was just a tad …

Weekly tasting group RWP #265: Pinot Noir worldwide (@ DJ) : In the bouquet dark berries, some licorice, leather and a hint of rubber. On the palate juicy dark berries, licorice, good acidity, a touch of sweetness and ripe somewhat drying tannin in the finish.