Medium in density and color, with typical Bien Nacido aromas of spicy cherry/strawberry. Not as much punch of other Kynsi BN's we've had in the past, but still nicely balanced between the fruit, spicy earth notes, a touch of rose petal and smoke. Soft integrated tannins, and a touch of acidity on the finish. Still an excellent result.
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I finally drank my 2009 Kynsi Bien Nacido Pinot on my birthday 6/2014 and it was fantastic. I keep all my wines in a wine fridge at 54 degrees so this may have helped the aging. I've tasted several Pinots from the Bien Nacido vineyards and all have been excellent. This Pinot had nice earthy cherry and pomegranate fruit that lingered on through the finish. I'll buy more of this Pinot next time I visit the Kynsi tasting room.
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Fantastic wine! Light blackberry & cream on the nose with some earthy tones and tobacco leaves. Upon first tasting I get the fruit right up front, cherry & strawberry, but like a hard candy version of the flavors. That sweetness quickly gives way to bolder flavors and some spice. Really wish I had another bottle of this one to hang onto for another year or so.
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2/18/2015 - rcurlee Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderful balance of fruit and earth.
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10/8/2014 - Snoman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Medium in density and color, with typical Bien Nacido aromas of spicy cherry/strawberry. Not as much punch of other Kynsi BN's we've had in the past, but still nicely balanced between the fruit, spicy earth notes, a touch of rose petal and smoke. Soft integrated tannins, and a touch of acidity on the finish. Still an excellent result.
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9/4/2014 - DanoVino Likes this wine: 93 Points
I finally drank my 2009 Kynsi Bien Nacido Pinot on my birthday 6/2014 and it was fantastic. I keep all my wines in a wine fridge at 54 degrees so this may have helped the aging. I've tasted several Pinots from the Bien Nacido vineyards and all have been excellent. This Pinot had nice earthy cherry and pomegranate fruit that lingered on through the finish. I'll buy more of this Pinot next time I visit the Kynsi tasting room.
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11/13/2013 - Snoman wrote: flawed
Badly corked, but being replaced. Thanks, Kynsi!
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8/18/2013 - boogie96 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fantastic wine! Light blackberry & cream on the nose with some earthy tones and tobacco leaves. Upon first tasting I get the fruit right up front, cherry & strawberry, but like a hard candy version of the flavors. That sweetness quickly gives way to bolder flavors and some spice. Really wish I had another bottle of this one to hang onto for another year or so.
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