Marjan Simcic Cru Selection Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) *
Product price
$52.99
Description
Pinot Noir grown in Goriška Brda, the hilly winegrowing zone in western Slovenia that shares its character and border with Italy's Collio, this Cru Selection bottling from Marjan Simcic comes from the 2020 vintage. It represents the more serious, structured end of what this cool, hillside country can do with the grape, a red built for the table rather than for easy sipping.
Expect a darkly floral opening, with dried blueberry and crushed blackberry smoldering alongside savory herbal notes. The texture leans soft and almost fleshy, but zesty acidity and a streak of tart wild berry keep it taut and lively through the middle. It closes long and staining, with a faint bitter edge that puckers the cheeks and pulls you back for the next sip.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Producer | Marjan Simcic Opoka |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Darkly floral, the 2020 Pinot Noir Cru Selection smolders up with a mix of dried blueberries, crushed blackberries and savory herbs. This is soft in texture, nearly fleshy in feel, balanced by zesty acidity and tart wild berry fruits that add a pleasant tension through the close. The 2020 finishes long and staining, leaving a bitter tinge that puckers the cheeks as the mouth waters for more. (Vinous, March 2024)