Fulcrum 2011 Pinot Noirs in Pinot Report
Pinot Report is a James Beard Award winning publication that is focused on Pinot Noirs from the Western US(California and Oregon). Also he was formerly the President of Wine Spectator Magazine. We hold Greg's opinions in high regard as he lives within the world of Pinot and tastes such a variety every year. Here are his reviews of our 2011 Pinot Noirs:
2011 Fulcrum Anderson Valley Pinot Noir- 92 Points. Medium-deep ruby color; deep, dusty cherry aromas with notes of herbs and anise; complex cherry and raspberry flavors with earthy and herbal notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Pretty, balanced Pinot with nice, subtle flavors.
2011 Fulcrum Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir- 91 Points. Medium-deep ruby color; earthy, toasty dark cherry aromas; rich, deep stewed cherry flavors with complex earthy notes, some oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep, earthy Pinot with a lot of complexity.
2011 Fulcrum Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir-93 Points. Deep ruby color; complex aromas of dark cherry and forest floor; deep and rich dark cherry flavors with herbs and forest floor notes; some oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Big, balanced Pinot with many layers of flavor.
2011 On Point Christinna’s Cuvée Anderson Valley Pinot Noir-91 Points. Medium ruby color; spicy cherry aromas with some oak notes; rich, juicy cherry flavors with earth and oak notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, juicy Pinot that's drinking well now. Definitely opens up with some time in the glass.
2011 On Point Chalone AVA Pinot Noir-90 Points. Medium ruby color; earthy berry and cherry aromas; forward cherry and berry fruit with earthy notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Forward, earthy Pinot that is drinking well now.
2011 Fulcrum Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone Pinot Noir-91 Points. Medium-deep ruby color; deep, earthy aromas with cherry and plum notes; complex, rich plum and cherry flavors with earth and pepper notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Earthy, complex, dense Pinot with nice structure. Needs time in the glass to open up.
2011 On Point Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir-90 Points. Medium-deep ruby color; deep spice and vanilla aromas with some cherry notes; rich, ripe cherry and earthy flavors with toasty notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Earthy, toasty Pinot with nice structure. Needs some air to open up.
