Beverage of the Week (BOW)
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot de Ville Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021
Product Story
The 2021 vintage marks the eighth edition of The Tongue Dancer "Pinot de Ville" (PDV) — like last year, this one is not like the others. The first six vintages of PDV were made with fruit sourced from Putnam Vineyard in Sonoma Coast. Last year Tongue Dancer was forced to find new sources due to the wildfire of 2020. In 2021 they again found new sources for their now iconic PDV Pinot Noir. Through the years James MacPhail and Tongue Dancer have proved to be Pinot Noir virtuosos and masters at sourcing great fruit. The 2021 PDV is sourced from Sugar Pine Vineyard (located in Putnam Vineyard) and what is being called the Super Secret Spot — they truly cannot reveal the spot and I’ve asked. As always, the grapes are hand-picked and gently destemmed, not crushed — then cold soaked for five days. This Pinot rests for 14 months exclusively in French oak barrels (33% new) prior to bottling. The production is very limited so get some fast. — 5 Stars/100 points
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. We have been reviewing the wines from Tongue Dancer for the better part of a decade and we have never seen a Tongue Dancer Wine fail to earn Four-Stars or better. Tongue Dancer is constantly innovating, releasing new wines every year while never missing a beat. Last year they surprised us with the release of a great, dry cider! This is a winery to watch. The wines are always in short supply so be swift. Visit their website and join their mailing list to get direct access to their wines.
Tasting Note
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, dried herbs, and black cherry with supporting notes of cranberry, slate, black tea, boysenberry, and forest floor. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, raspberry, five spice, and purple mulberry. The finish is long and lingering perfectly marrying fruit and spice. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a luxurious texture — perfect.
How to Serve
This wine really needs nothing but a glass but the rich texture and bright acidity would pair perfectly with a grilled beef ribeye or rich, braised beef and mushrooms.
Price: $ 69
BevX Review: http://bevx.com/wine-detail/?id=4277
