2018 Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir
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The one Bergström Pinot currently available in the UK. Transparent crimson. A little smudgy on the nose. Sweet and quite rich on the palate. Thanks to this sweetness it may be a bit closer to how non-Americans might expect an Oregon Pinot to taste than some of this producer's wines. There's a firm spine however and something still quite chewy. More obvious fruit and depth than in the 2019 Cumberland Reserve. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Josh Raynolds
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Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve takes its time to unfold to notes of earth, tar and blue and black berries on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, firm and seamlessly fresh with intense dark fruits and a peppery finish. It's youthfully coiled and will have more to show with another couple years in bottle.
Vivid ruby-red. Mineral-accented red fruits, baking spices and a building floral quality on the nose. Nicely weighty and seamless in texture, showing very good clarity and spicy lift to sappy raspberry, bitter cherry, spicecake and savory herb flavors. Becomes sweeter and livelier with air and finishes silky and long, showing subtle tannic grip and repeating florality.