The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2009 150clAOC | Graubunden | Grisons | SwitzerlandSold outSize 75 cl150 clAll vintages 1995 1997 1999 2004 2006 2009 2018 Critics scores 93 Robert ParkerThe 2009 Pinot Noir is similar to the 2007 on the nose, displaying cooked strawberries and very fine floral aromas along with refined crystalline slate aromas. Fascinating and from a very warm year, it is silky, fresh and firm on the palate, with a tight structure and refreshing tannins. This is a long and tensioned Pinot with lingering salinity and mineral tension. It is slightly dry on the finish but very gastronomic. Another beautiful Pinot from the Gantenbeins. Tasted November 2018. Producer GantenbeinAlong the breathtaking Rhine Valley of Grisons, the Gantenbein winery is found in the small wine-growing village of Fläsch. Founded in 1982 by Martha and Daniel Gantenbein, they began by planting their 6-hectare estate with Burgundy clones. Today the property is predominately dedicated to Pinot Noir production, while much smaller areas are devoted to Chardonnay and Riesling growth. Martha and Daniel agreed early on that quality was key – therefore meticulous viticulture and vinification processes are followed. They even use gravity-feed tanks, where the flow of the grapes and the juice is regulated by the earth’s natural pressure without the need of pumps or filters. Along with their top Pinot Noirs, the estate also crafts two smaller production wines of Riesling and Chardonnay.