Beverage of the Week (BOW)
Tongue Dancer Ultra Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
Product Story
Ladies and gents allow me to introduce Ultra Pinot Noir (we featured the amazing Ultra Chardonnay a few weeks ago). Tongue Dancer Wine's latest and here-to-date greatest tier showcasing the best single-barrel of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from a vintage. The packaging is also unique featuring a pair of artful images that appear to be gazing at each other. The fruit was sourced from the Terra de Promissio Vineyard – a family owned and operated vineyard that grows fantastic Pinot Noir. The vineyard is located in the Sonoma Coast AVA, outside Petaluma, California in Sonoma County. Like their Ultra Chardonnay, we don't expect this wine to be consistently sourced year from year. We do know that there will not be an Ultra Pinot from 2020 but the Tongue Dancer team lays 50/50 odds on their 2021 Ultra Pinot being sourced from this same vineyard.
Brand Story
Tongue Dancer Wines is the creation of James and Kerry MacPhail. If you are a California Pinot Noir lover you likely know James' previous work with MacPhail Family Wines. James knows how to make amazing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and James knows a lot of people who grow spectacular Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This best of both worlds scenario is witnessed in each sip of Tongue Dancer’s award winning wines. They offer a range of wines from various vineyard sources that include a lovely Rosé of Pinot Noir as well as a classic method bubbly. Lately they have introduced their “Ultra” tier that is limited to their best barrel of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay respectively. Their wines are a must for any serious Pinot and Chardonnay drinker. We can't wait to see what they do next. Visit their website and join their mailing list to get direct access to their wines.
Tasting Note
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of dried herbs, raspberry, wild berries, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, red currant, mineral, and subtle hints of tapenade. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture.
How to Serve
Like all of Tongue Dancer's Pinots, this wine needs nothing but a glass but it really loves grilled meats. Be sure to decant this ultra wine to get the full aromatic and flavor experience.
Price: $ 95
BevX Review: http://bevx.com/wine-detail/?id=4124
