Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Critic Reviews (4)
Open and fragrant, textbook pinot: raspberry-strawberry, leafy. Fine dusty tannins. Juicy. Really pretty wine,...
Jay Johnston: “In my second pinot noir vintage I decided to go a bit broken arrow, so to speak. Whole hog cluster...
Probably the best vintage yet for this delicate Niagara pinot, that has a Burgundian feel. It is a pale cherry red...
Aggregate final score from judges at the 2015 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2015.
Community Reviews (8)
Great stuff. Much like a real Bourgogne. I stocked up.
This one really captures the essence of "feminine" pinot noir - an excellent value, especially at the recent discounted price of $17.95. Ed Madronich is clearly making great strides in his aim of making world-class pinot at affordable prices.
Really impressive pinot here from Flat Rock, best I have tasted from them. Cranberry, beetroot and smokey notes with very well judged oak. Acidity and tannin in good measure. one of the best value pinots (under $20) that I have had. Tasted Jan 2016.
I get the strawberry-cherry, dusty firm tannins, great valued pinot!
This is really excellent for the price and the best Flat Rock I've had in a while. Full nose of eucalyptus (unusual for PN!) and floral notes. Med bodied, perfectly ripe fruit with nice mineral touch. Quite long. Succulent and very satisfying. 2013 is clearly a good vintage. Will hold a few years yet, so worth tucking a couple away. Surprised restaurants haven't bought it all up.
Not being a huge pinot drinker, I really don't have a lot of context on this. That being said, the wine is smooth and composed, full of bright red fruit flavours. Something we will probably try again.
Recommended by LCBO staffperson. Enjoyed, smooth, light. Would buy again. #NotAnExpert