Forge Cellars Pinot Noir Les Allies 2015 skus_4244540 000308140 31894 also known as the Charmat

also known as the Charmat Process

fresh flavor with a hint of mugwort

Was skeptical yet intrigued when I saw the bottle

but the piece de resistance is their winery

with a plush

Forge Cellars Pinot Noir Les Allies 2015 skus_4244540 000308140 31894 also known as the CharmatForge Cellars Les Allies Pinot Noir is an intense and powerful wine. It especially dark, almost but not quite black. When first opened, the nose is overwhelmed with dark fruit, followed by black cherry, plum, and a slight minerality. The wine features a softer body but has real weight and a very generous mouthfeel. It elegant and stylish, yet completely grounded. Violets, meadow flowers, orange peel, and cassis lead into perfectly, wrapped, balanced,