Community Tasting Notes 27

• The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 94 points

  December 9, 2018 - I bought three bottles of this wine way back in 2011 at the winery. That was before I started this blog, and a few years before my now ten year-old learned how to ride a bike. The first two bottles were evidently less than stellar since I did not write a note for the first one and the second was corked. Such is life, I guess, in the wine appreciation “biz.” This bottle, though? Whoa. Stellar from the jump, which is what I expected from one of the legends of Santa Rita Hills (the first vintage was in 1982). Although I have never met Richard Longoria, tasting this wine makes me want to jump in a Saab and drive to his doorstep. Eucalyptus and black cherry dominate the nose with hints of black earth and anise. The palate is simply luscious: great fruit, plenty of depth, and a finish that would linger until the closing credits. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com

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• bacchus wrote: 90 points

  February 10, 2018 - shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate the end of the work week. this bottle had languished in the cellar waiting for an opportunity to share with pinot loving friends which never arose. lack of feedback from other tasters also contributed to this bottle having been forgotten. the wine proved to have outlived it's projected longevity. flavor profile also improved since last when last tasted 6/2014. availability of proper glassware may have contributed somewhat but developmental evolution of the wine over time cannot be discounted. the wine shows greater balance than before with more fruit evident. no green pepper this time. this wine demonstrates that california pinot is capable of ageing gracefully. even moreso, considering that this was a half bottle. overall, an enjoyable experience. would buy this again in a recent vintage. need to explore other st. rita hills producers as well.

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• Minnesota wrote: 93 points

  December 27, 2015 - Lovely, rather "blew the socks off" 2007 Rochioli Little Hill that preceded.

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• grayfont Likes this wine: 91 points

  April 10, 2015 - wow - I had feared this stuff was over the hill but it was still delightful today. Perhaps not quite as good as at it peak, but still very very nice. It is aging gracefully, with the fruit showing strong for about 15-20 minutes after opening but then fading back to a really rich and balanced experience after that. Yeah, I'd open it soon if you have it - but you don't need to race to the cellar... I'm kicking the "drink by" date out to 2016 even though this was my last one... Enjoy!

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• wbduval Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 6, 2015 - Drinking nicely

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Longoria
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Fe Ciega Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
• UPC Code 890378000913

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• In Cellars 78 (26%)
• Consumed 225 (74%)

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