Community Tasting Notes 6

• cellarkitty Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 5, 2019 - Nose burning pepper not experienced since I over gulped a 6.5 ounce coke as a five year old - I like it! Probably waited a bit too long on this one, though perhaps time added a little complexity missing in earlier tastings I saw. A venerable 11 year old with decent body and good long finish. Unexpected in every way which is a nice departure.

  Comment

• Mscruggs Likes this wine: 91 points

  August 28, 2017 - This wine continues to show well and I think the drinking window is still another couple of years.

  Comment

• Edclr wrote: 86 points

  October 17, 2013 - My last of 3 bottles, and apparently did not have the time or inclination to make a note on the other 2. This is a very tutti fruitti pinot. While it has decent length, nice mouthfeel, and very bright fruit, its not what one wants in a pinot based wine. No acidity, very flabby, good party wine for sipping. Had it against a 2010 Penner Ash Pinot, which had great tension along with good fruit and good finish. Very striking contrast.

  Comment

• chukon99 wrote: 86 points

  May 29, 2013 - Very ripe with candied red fruits in the foreground. Despite this, the wine is very light in both appearance and mouthfeel. There is a little spice (nutmeg, allspice) lurking beneath the fruit, but it definitely isn't pronounced. It almost has a Dr. Pepper quality to it. Truth be told, this seems a bit simplistic and one-dimensional compared to other Davis Family wines I've had. Noticeable heat on the finish, but it didn't detract much from the overall experience. Good bottle if you like the ultra-ripe style, but not a great value.

  Comment

• BlackIce wrote: 90 points

  February 24, 2013 - Davis Family Vineyards make consistently good PN. Bought this on Woot along with other PN designations. This has the classic PN nose (fruit with some earthiness and a bit of rubber band smell). Taste is similar to the nose. A bit of spiciness. Delightful!

  Comment

Pro Reviews 0

• No pro reviews found.

Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Davis Family Vineyards
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Horseshoe Bend
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

Community Holdings

• Pending Delivery 3 (2%)
• In Cellars 25 (18%)
• Consumed 113 (80%)

Food Pairing

Who Likes This Wine

More About This Wine