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Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir 2017
A phenomenal buy! The caliber of pinot noir coming out of Chile is phenomenal and the new Ritual is one of the best that also happens to sell for a song. A fantastic buy to load up on by the case. Ritual is the realization of a dream for Agustin Huneeus, proprietor of Quintessa in Napa Valley, to produce world-class Pinot Noir in Casablanca Valley. Teaming up with legendary winemaker Paul Hobbs, this all-star team is applying the same time-honored viticulture and winemaking methods as those used in Burgundy, to produce Pinot Noir of superior quality, structure and elegance. Whyt his wine isn't 2-3 times more expensive is a mystery but one we're going to take advantage of while it lasts! 93 Points James Suckling: "This is a high-toned and focused red with strawberry, lemon and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, vivid fruit and a long and flavorful finish." 90 Points Robert Parker: "The first of two Pinot Noirs I tasted was the 2017 Ritual Pinot Noir, a red full of character. It had a mineral palate with very tasty flavors, sour cherries and spices, and varietal character. The oak was nicely integrated oak, and the wine was fresh, with fine tannins."
Ratings on Delectable
Randy Fuller 
The 2017 has a medium ruby tint to it. The tea and coffee notes are still there on the nose, but not as strongly. It is savory, but not funky this time around. The black raspberry fruit has a chance to shine. The palate is dark and a bit brawny, with enough tannins for pot roast or pork chops. The wine finishes long and savory, with that dark fruit trailing at the end.
The 2017 has a medium ruby tint to it. The tea and coffee notes are still there on the nose, but not as strongly. It is savory, but not funky this time around. The black raspberry fruit has a chance to shine. The palate is dark and a bit brawny, with enough tannins for pot roast or pork chops. The wine finishes long and savory, with that dark fruit trailing at the end.
9.3
Daniel P. Drake
This is the 2017 Veramonte Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir that I had last night. On the nose the aromas are those of over cooked fruit, cherry, raspberry, stewed prunes, licorice, vanilla, oak and dark soil. On the palate is a little bit of its saving grace, there are notes of cherry, raspberry, red currant, dark plume, spice, mushroom and dark soil. Thenwine is medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel, medium acidity and fine tannins that moves into a medium fruit earthy finish. Have a wonderful coming New Year and stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia!
This is the 2017 Veramonte Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir that I had last night. On the nose the aromas are those of over cooked fruit, cherry, raspberry, stewed prunes, licorice, vanilla, oak and dark soil. On the palate is a little bit of its saving grace, there are notes of cherry, raspberry, red currant, dark plume, spice, mushroom and dark soil. Thenwine is medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel, medium acidity and fine tannins that moves into a medium fruit earthy finish. Have a wonderful coming New Year and stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia!
8.7
Alan Hense
Beautifully balanced. Cool climate character. Strawberry, fresh raspberry, vanilla, Forrest floor. Burgundian in style. Incredible value.
Beautifully balanced. Cool climate character. Strawberry, fresh raspberry, vanilla, Forrest floor. Burgundian in style. Incredible value.
9.4
Michelle Berryman
This was fabulous
This was fabulous
8.8Alan Hense
Beautifully developed into stewed cherries and raspberries with leather and anise. Bright. Long finish with vanilla and oak character well integrated. This is fantastic.
Beautifully developed into stewed cherries and raspberries with leather and anise. Bright. Long finish with vanilla and oak character well integrated. This is fantastic.
9.3
Joe Wilko
Enjoyable not much of a back end bite.
Enjoyable not much of a back end bite.
8.8
Lucy King
Good chilled!
Good chilled!
8.9
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