Vineyard: Kingston Family

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Kingston Family Vineyards

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2017 Kingston Family Vineyards Tobriano Casablanca Valley Chile Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 740 cases, $26. Released September 2018. Aged 8 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately light ruby red color in the glass. My first thought in smelling and tasting this wine was oak. Aromas of espresso and toast overwhelm the cherry fruit scent. The light to mid weight core of red cherry fruit is overlain with dark espresso and tobacco flavor. The wine has some charm in the form of an elegant composure, gentle tannins, good juiciness, and a silky texture, but there is just too much oak at play. Unchanged when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 87. Reviewed November 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2017 Kingston Family Vineyards Sabino Casablanca Valley Chile Chardonnay

13.0% alc., 250 cases, $30, screw cap. Released September 2018. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels and concrete egg vat. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. Very inviting aromas of lemon, apple, white peach and floral bouquet. The flavors of lemon, pineapple and pear are arrayed in a very satisfying style with commendable balance and polish, with hardly perceptible oak input. Score: 92. Reviewed November 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2017 Kingston Family Vineyards Alazan Casablanca Valley Chile Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 350 cases, $40. Aged 8 months in French oak barrels and concrete egg vat. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of espresso, black cherry, raspberry and earthy flora. Mid weight flavors of black cherry and toasty oak in a polished style with mouth filling mid palate presence, finishing long with generous cherry goodness. Less oak overlay is evident when the wine was tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 89. Reviewed November 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Kingston Family Vineyards Tobiano Casablanca Valley Chile Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 860 cases, $24. Released September 2017. Aged primarily in oak barrels but most are neutral. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. A savory nose leads off with aromas of dried herbs, floral bouquet, strawberry and tobacco. Forward drinking with bright flavors of red cherry and red berry boosted by lively acidity, displaying some persistence on the quenching finish. This is a welcome Pinot that is pleasurable without needing analysis. Score: 90. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Kingston Family Vineyards Sabino Casablanca Valley Chile Chardonnay

13.0% alc., 415 cases, $30, screwcap. A combination of oak and concrete vessels are used for fermentation and aging. Native yeast, a little lees stirring, slow malolactic fermentation and little or no sulfur.Aged 10 months and released September 2017. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. comforting aromas of lemon oil, apple and lees. Round and composed on the palate with flavors of lemon, grapefruit, pear and apple that persist through the finish that offers an energetic grip of acidity. No oak in sight, just terrific purity of fruit. Tasted twice with same result. Score: 93. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Kingston Family Vineyards Alazan Casablanca Valley Chile Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 365 cases, $38. Released September 2017. Some whole cluster. Aged 8 months in oak barrels and concrete egg vat. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose becomes more expansive over time in the glass, revealing aromas of cherry, spice, sous bois and a hint of toasty oak. Wellmannered in the mouth with impressive harmony, offering mid weight flavors of earthy cherry, raspberry and spice. The tannins are nicely integrated making for easy drinking now. The somewhat earthy and savory character reminds me more of Old World than New World. In any case, an excellent wine. Score: 93. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »