Oh happy is the day when you get a chance to taste a pinot noir of this quality at a tasting, especially when you find that you can actually buy the wine locally! 2007 is the year of the pinot grape so it has been written. With William Selyem scoring 100 pts. on one bottle and 97+ on a few more, I can believe it. Since the high-scoring pinot is often cost prohibitive (nearing $100 per bottle) it is nice when one can enjoy a 92 point bottle for 35% of that cost.Ok, $35-$40 is still a premium price, given. But pinot shows you where your money goes like no other wine. The Sequana is no exception. Big earthy nose I would compare only to a Burgundy. Blind, I would tell you this is Côte-d'Or made. I've had one other American-made pinot like this in Monterey - Talbot. I've said before that Talbot "Case" is the one to beat. While this doesn't... it is available where Case is not... much to chagrin.
Wine Enthusiast says: 92 Pts - Deliciously complex, with a rich range of flavors built around loamy currant, blackberry, plum and sassafras. Gets more interesting with every sip.
I say: Yep. Complex, earthy, spicy, long in the finish and pleasing on the nose. This is what the others should strive to achieve. It's still not my house pinot, but it's going to be a bottle I purchase a few times.
T-Scale 93 - exactly what pinot noir should be, but limited production will make it a bit of a challenge to find locally. Price is fair, but if you are looking for a bargain in pinot, you may want to consider a different grape... or Longboard Pinot!
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