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Red
2009 Byron Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 27
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MoserJP Likes this wine: 89 points
February 28, 2014 - I was surprised by this wine. The nose had me reeling a bit as I didn't expect to like it this much. It's ripe with cherries, old strawberries, baking spice and smoky campfire. The palate is balanced and structured really well. I could have seen this being a bit tough on release, and I'm glad to be tasting it now. I really like the play between the tannin and acidity. The tannin gently coats the palate while the acid tingles a bit in the finish. It does get a little hot in the finish, but I guess that's just CA Pinot. I've been drinking a lot of 12% Oregon Pinot's lately. This wine has some life ahead of it but I'd say it's in its prime. Drink it.
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dino_mike Likes this wine: 90 points
December 6, 2013 - Really great dark berry, strawberry and some cherry cola flavors and an extremely fragrant nose. Some firmness on the finish but still very good balance. Drinks great now.
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Brett and Megan Likes this wine: 82 points
September 8, 2013 - aroma: hot, red fruit; taste: tannins, smooth with peppery finish; nice but a bit too hot
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jmcmchi wrote: 88 points
February 25, 2013 - nose of cherries, raspberries and a hint of barnyard. Acid on front of tongue with charming bitter cherries in a long smooth finish
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Wink Likes this wine: 90 points
January 31, 2013 - Clear ruby. Nose of black cherry, lilac, spice, and vanilla. Ripe medium palate of cherry, strawberry, minerals, and vanilla. Very good length. Refreshing acidity. An extra point for QPR!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Byron
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
- UPC Code 732099038694
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 115 (34%)
- Consumed 227 (66%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
86% Like It 7 votes
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- ProducerByron
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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