Opened two hours before consumption. Nose: heady perfumed cherry and spice. Palate: bright cherry and strawberry with a hint of raspberry, supple, elegant and smooth. Long, slightly bitter finish. Terrific wine and an outstanding value.
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There we go; very good. Darker fruited for this cuvee, which is not surprising for an '18. Healthy dose of musk or what is sometimes very vaguely referred to as "funk," but it wore it well. Remains fresh despite the ripeness of the vintage. Just a really good OR pinot. Having recently had the 2019 WV, I think that is a much superior vintage and will go deeper there, but glad to have some more of this as well. After two disappointing wines opened last night, this third bottle was just right.
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In the Old Word style, taut and piercing. Red berries and flowers, herbs, and sous-bois. It packs the substance to evolve for a decade, or so. Very nice!
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3/6/2022 - newkid Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened two hours before consumption. Nose: heady perfumed cherry and spice. Palate: bright cherry and strawberry with a hint of raspberry, supple, elegant and smooth. Long, slightly bitter finish. Terrific wine and an outstanding value.
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10/31/2021 - sleepyhaus wrote:
There we go; very good. Darker fruited for this cuvee, which is not surprising for an '18. Healthy dose of musk or what is sometimes very vaguely referred to as "funk," but it wore it well. Remains fresh despite the ripeness of the vintage. Just a really good OR pinot. Having recently had the 2019 WV, I think that is a much superior vintage and will go deeper there, but glad to have some more of this as well. After two disappointing wines opened last night, this third bottle was just right.
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4/26/2021 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
Consistent with previous note. Flavorful, elegant, pleasantly taut and lean. Strong sense of place. Exceptional QPR!
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2/23/2021 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
In the Old Word style, taut and piercing. Red berries and flowers, herbs, and sous-bois. It packs the substance to evolve for a decade, or so. Very nice!
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11/28/2020 - jdkiernan wrote:
This wine was tight and perplexing - even after a few hours. Perfectly pleasant, just really young. I probably won’t open another bottle until 2022.
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