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jgh123 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 18, 2023 - Little to add from last tasting. This remains outstanding. What it may lack in complexity is made up for by richness (and at 13.5% abv). 3-5 year window.
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jgh123 Likes this wine: 92 points
August 31, 2022 - Spice and ripe cherries on the nose; rich; medium complexity. Lovely. Probably will hold for another 5 years if properly cellared.
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jgh123 Likes this wine: 91 points
July 13, 2021 - Very nice and holding, though there is nothing to gain by additional bottle age. Drink up.
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jbroich Likes this wine: 94 points
June 21, 2014 - Amazing fruit in the nose and on the palate. Now on a plateau, should remain strong for many years to come.
very pure cherry nose, dark for a pinot, on the palate pure magic with cherry, a hint of strawberry, accompanied slow cooked and smoked spare ribs very well. next to 2008 probably the best Isabelle, haven't tasted 10 so far which comes highly recommended -
la turque wrote: 92 points
May 17, 2014 - My last bottle. Opened at just the right time IMO. The fruit has started to subside a little, with more earthy nuances coming through, and less of the fresh red and black fruit aspects. I think the wine has started into decline, but will still be good for a few years. Decant for an hour, and enjoy!
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Au Bon Climat
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Isabelle
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
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- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 61 (41%)
- Consumed 89 (59%)
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationCalifornia
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