Carmen Pinot Noir Gran Reserva

One of the (relative) highlights of a pretty lame tasting event at Total Wine. It's real Pinot at a good price, but wait for a coupon. From Leyda, aged 14 months in old barrels, certainly not overdone. Slightly funky on the nose, good freshness and medium body on the palate. I got hints of cinammon and allspice. I've had a previous vintage of this, which was slightly better - used part in a Boeuf Bourguignon and happily drank the rest …