the 2013 Pinot Noir Porcupine Hill knocks it out of the park with it intensity and depth

with perfectly integrated acidity and a floral element giving clarity and lift to the red fruit

full-bodied and caressing broad-shouldered flavors are blessed with an abundance of dry extract that confers a sappy texture to the powerful and balanced finale

The equally pure

round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine-grained

Conterno Fantino, Barolo Castelleto Pressenda other_regions_italy the 2013 Pinot Noir PorcupineThe 2013 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda sees fruit sourced from the middle part of the Castelletto vineyard where there is a mix of lighter, sandy soils. These loose soils have impacted the wine's distinct character. The bouquet is subdued and graceful. Overall, there is less primary fruit intensity. Instead, the aromas veer towards ethereal tones of licorice, dry hazelnut and medicinal herb. The mouthfeel, on the other hand, is very direct and