2016 Bergström Pinot Noir Bergström Vineyard
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Translucent ruby-red. A highly perfumed bouquet exudes red fruit liqueur, cherry pie, potpourri and Asian spice qualities that are sharpened by a smoky mineral overtone. Deeply concentrated and energetic on the palate, offering sappy, mineral- and spice-laced raspberry, cherry-cola and rose pastille flavors that spread out steadily on the back half. Conveys an impressive blend of power, delicacy and finishes extremely long and lively, with harmonious tannins and lingering floral and red fruit liqueur notes.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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Cameron’s Clos Electrique is a neighbour to the Bergström vineyard which is volcanic and very ferrous, with iron-rich red clay on top of basalt. Fractures easily and is very stony. A terracotta amphitheatre effectively producing powerful wines from the first fruit to be picked. Whole bunch gives it freshness. Strapping scent. Quite powerful. Meaty and lively. Côte de Nuits style. Real warmth and warm stones here. Peacock’s tail finish. (JR)
A more herbal edge to the nose here with an array of ripe black cherries, as well as strong, oak-derived baking spices. The palate has a very smooth, supple and gently creamy edge and a very detailed array of grainy tannins to close. Drink or hold.
Medium to deep ruby-purple, the 2016 Pinot Noir Bergstrom Vineyard has lovely notions of tar and scorched earth framing summer violet perfume and black cherries/berries on the nose with a touch of blue fruit appearing with aeration. Medium to full-bodied, it’s got a wonderful silky texture in the mouth, with layers of blue and black fruit preserves and perfumed earth, very fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and minerally. 850 cases produced.