Peter Michael, Santa Lucia Highlands, Le Moulin Rouge, Pinot Noir 2009 (1.5L) California a really fine base of

a really fine base of minerality and a smoky topnote

remarkable purity and density

with chewy tannins and fresh fruit and citrus aftertaste

More like a Beaune than a Volnay

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Peter Michael, Santa Lucia Highlands, Le Moulin Rouge, Pinot Noir 2009 (1.5L) California a really fine base ofFruit Source: Pisoni Vineyard 94 points Int'l Wine Cellar Deep ruby red. Intense aromas of red berry preserves and cherry cola, with complicating notes of dried rose, five spice powder and white pepper. Ripe red berry flavors boast liqueur like depth and intensity but there's an almost weightless quality to this wine that I find really intriguing, especially in light of its 16%(!) alcohol. Shows peppery spice and floral notes on the long, sappy,