James Suckling 2016

Tasting Report: Mountain high Pinots from Italy

94/100 | LINTICLARUS Pinot Noir 2013
Beautiful wine now with dried strawberry, floral and light coffee aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silk tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Solid core of fruit in the center palate. Drink now.

92/100 | TURMHOF Pinot Noir 2014
A tight and lively pinot noir with strawberry and ﬂoral aromas and ﬂavors. Medium body, delicate tannins and a fresh and clean ﬁnish. Very bright and precise. Drink now.

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Tasting Results 2016

94/100 | LINTICLARUS Pinot Noir 2013
Beautiful wine now with dried-strawberry, floral and light coffee aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Solid core of fruit within the center palate.
93/100 | LINTICLARUS Chardonnay 2013
A dense and rich white with sliced apple and cream undertones. Flan. Full to medium body, round tannins. Lots of fruit. Fantastic finish. Opulent and beautiful.
93/100 | TURMHOF Pinot Grigio 2015
Lovely sliced pineapple and mango. Hints of stones and minerals. Full to medium body, bright acidity and a long and flavorful finish. A beauty.
92/100 | FELDMARSCHALL VON FENNER Müller Thurgau 2014
This shows aloe vera with dried pineapple and some flint notes in the background. The palate is sharp but with lots apple skin flavors and an edgy grapefruit like finish.
92/100 | TURMHOF Lagrein 2015
A dense and layered Lagrein with dried cherry, chocolate and hazelnut. Medium body and a juicy finish.
91/100 | TURMHOF Chardonnay 2015
Gorgeous white with sliced apple, lemon and lime character and hints of stones. Medium body, fresh acidity and a bright and fruity finish.
90/100 | TURMHOF Sauvignon Blanc 2015
A bright sauvignon with grassy notes, grapefruit and chamomile tea. The palate feel ripe but with enough freshness to balance it out.

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