CHAMBERS & CHAMBERS® Reuling Pinot Noir 2012 (Sonoma County, California) – [WE 93] [ST 90] – 6045323198623

93 Points – Wine Enthusiast:
“Reuling is humming its way toward continued greatness in working with its own coveted fruit, crafting a coming-together of earthy fruit and lush texture. This vintage is dark ruby in color, classic in complex forest floor and wild strawberry layered over flowery perfume and a streak of spice. The imprint of oak and girth is still evolving, and the structure is there to cellar from 2017–2021.” – Virginie Boone (9/1/2014)

90 Points – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar:
“(made with 25% whole clusters): Brilliant ruby-red. Heady aromas of raspberry, cherry-cola and Asian spices, with subtle mineral and rose notes emerging with aeration. Offers sappy, incisive red fruit and blood orange flavors that become sweeter with air and pick up a hint of anise. Lively and precise on the finish, featuring dusty tannins and an echo of cola. An hour or so of aeration makes this pinot quite drinkable right now.” – Josh Reynolds (May 2014)

Wine Spectator:
“Firm, focused blackberry and raspberry notes are at the core, with spicy, floral scents. This is supported by firm, gripping tannins and ends a touch clipped. Drink now through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,050 cases made.” – JL (Sep 30, 2014)

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate:
“Mark Aubert first made this estate famous with some extraordinary Chardonnays from this Sonoma Coast site. I am sad to say I did not see a Chardonnay at this tasting, but the dark ruby-colored 2012 Pinot Noir offers pleasant black cherry fruit along with whiffs of wood and spice. Straightforward and easygoing, it is best drunk over the next 3-4 years.” – Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Dec 2014)

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2011 Vintage):
“The 2011 Pinot Noir is an attractive mid-weight offering laced with dark red cherries, flowers, sweet spices and licorice. Underlying veins of minerality frame the vibrant, nicely delineated finish. The 2011 is already a touch forward, so I wouldn’t hang on to it too long, but it should drink nicely for at least a handful of years. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016.
The Reuling family has sold fruit to other wineries for years, most notably Mark Aubert, but this is the first wine I have tasted from their own operation.” (Apr 2013)