I’ve been coming across more and more wines from The Other Guys brands lately. Leese-Fitch is one of those brands.
While the family behind The Other Guys has a long history in the wine business, the company as it exists now really only goes back to 2009 — so they’re still in their infancy and are sure to evolve in the upcoming years.
One thing I’ve noticed is they’re not afraid to try some different things, such as for a number of their wines they’ve embraced the “Zork” closure. Their wines also tend to be very “new world” in style, and that’s the case with this Leese-Fitch pinot noir. And while my personal preferences are more old world, this pinot noir is done well for the style.
Toasted oak and spice notes lead the nose on this one, coupled with red raspberry, vanilla, black cherry and strawberry aromas. It has good complexity and balance. The palate brings a burst of ripe fruit up front, with bright cherry, strawberry and raspberry swirling about. Plus there’s a vanilla spice on the palate, which becomes more pronounced on the finish. The acidity is good and the mouthfeel is nice.
Overall, this is not bad for a new world pinot noir at this price.
Wine: Leese-Fitch
Varieties: Pinot noir
Vintage: 2013
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 86
Average price: $11.00
Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.
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This is a pretty good wine for the price point. For the $11, its a really nice gateway for someone that doesn’t have a lot of Pinot Noir experience. For my $0.02 I agree with you, I much more prefer the old world style, but that preference usually comes with a higher price tag. Good review.
Thanks
Tim