Peter Michael Winery - Ma Danseuse Pinot Noir 2017 (750ml)
Price: $217.99
| Producer | Peter Michael Winery |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma County |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 7500 |
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This wine charms the eye with a red ruby color and bright crimson highlights. The nose is marked with notes of raspberry, Griotte cherry, strawberry, leather with a subtle note of violet and rose. Balanced and refined the 2017 Ma Danseuse has a wonderful concentration of delicate red fruits, red rose petal, cloves, vanilla, hazelnut and a mineral driven finish. The tannins are well integrated and the texture silky. The wine is approachable now, but will continue to develop for two decades.
Peter Michael Winery Description
'Ma Danseuse' ("My Dancer") was named for Lady Michael by Sir Peter. As a young man attending judo classes in London, Peter took note of the considerably more charming attendees of the dance school across the lane, and in particular, a certain gold medal-winning ballroom dancer to whom he soon extended an invitation out. The future Lady Michael said that she would love to… as long as he was a medal-level ballroom dancer. “I thought he was a rather pushy individual but I do so love to dance.” –Lady Michael The most feminine of our Pinot Noirs, this wine is made from grapes grown in the coolest, northernmost sections of our Fort Ross-Seaview vineyard, which is oriented towards the marine air moving through the Gualala River canyon.
James Suckling: 97 Points
This is wonderfully crafted with aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries and raspberries, as well as cream, light chocolate and earth. Full body, creamy texture and a long, flavorful finish. Tangy acidity drives the vivid and lively finish. Hard not to drink now.
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2017 Pinot Noir Ma Danseuse is laced with sweet dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, tobacco, menthol and lavender that add to the wine's strong, brooding personality. Ample and virile in feel, Ma Danseuse shows the more potent side of the Sonoma Coast to great effect. The 2017 is presently quite tannic, but another few years in the bottle should do the trick.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
This label comes from Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2017 Pinot Noir Ma Danseuse needs a little coaxing to release the wonderful perfume of exotic scents—bergamot, sandalwood, cassia and cinnamon stick—over a cove of Morello cherries, lilacs, dark chocolate and black raspberries, plus a waft of spearmint. Medium-bodied, the palate is incredibly fresh, silken textured and light on its feet and yet with fantastic intensity, finishing long and mineral laced.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Pure and redolent of crushed cherry, currant and plum flavors. Medium-grained tannins and crisp acidity give this heft, with a lingering finish of forest floor and hot stone details, and hints of dried sage.
