Darting Pinot Meunier trocken 2021 - are there others?

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Bought this on a whim at the local, well because I don’t think I’ve ever had a still red Pinot Meunier. I really wasn’t expecting much but I have to say it over delivered.

Translucent visual and great Crunchy fresh cherry initially. Slightest hint of green on the nose, but herbs and a bit of dirt distract that focus, yet very clean. Really fine texture for a rather light bodied wine. Refreshing acids here. I quite liked this.

Is anybody else making a worthy version of this grape in a similar style?

I wonder what the story is behind creating this little wine as well?

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It’s been a decade or more, but Domaine Chandon in Napa made one that I enjoyed.

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Do you remember if it was similarly light, fresh in style?

I didn’t know what to expect except that you can see the light coloration through the glass.

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IIRC, it was as you described it. I tried 2 different vintages and enjoyed both.

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Eyrie in Oregon makes one that’s solid

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The german word for Pinot Meunier is Schwarzriesling. Though its french name becomes popular on german wine labels, it is still more often referred to as Schwarzriesling. Unfortunately I cannot recommend a particular producer or wine.

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Max Sein Wein makes a nice one. Red and rose (we have sold both).

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Günther Steinmetz makes an unfiltered Pinot Meunier.

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Sadly Darting will soon be no more. Nobody wanted to continue the winery.

Was always a great source of solid, high QPR wines.