Agustinos, Pinot Noir, 2009

White or Red: Red

Grape(s): Pinot Noir

Origin: Chile

Vintage: 2009

Price: Squarely $15.00

Overall: 

In several reviews, reds mostly, I mention letting the wine breathe before drinking it.  I usually crack a joke about enticing you to do so.  It is with good intentions that I make the suggestion because too often I make a judgment before it is warranted.  You likely have encountered this along your journey and by the third glass your like, “Wow, am I buzzed or is this just tasting better?”  Your senses are not fooling you-the wine has just opened up.  Many of you know this concept but do not bother to exploit it: your loss.

Agustinos is my finest example of the aforementioned.  I tasted it right out of the bottle, 30 minutes later, and then after 90 minutes.  Like a chameleon changing colors, the wine went through several transformations.  The latter being the most appealing point, was ultimately the reason why I consumed 95.2% of the bottle (I spilled the rest).

Light in color and body, with a scent of cherry cola, a little vanilla, and mesquite smoke, this pinot is top shelf.  I would add there is a slight floral component flanked by strawberries here that ultimately leads to a light finish.  It is super easy to drink and is touted in the world of environmentally sensitive vineyards.  What’s not to like?


Semi-Pro Tip – Invest in a Vinturi Wine aerator.  It’s like $20.00 and will accelerate the speed in which the wine opens up.  You can pour the wine right through it and into a glass or decanter.