2011 Occidental Pinot Noir Cuvée Catherine Occidental Station
Community Tasting Note
Spookey wrote:
flawed
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - Carbonation. Bummer. Purchased off winebid.
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Comment posted by BuzzzzOff:
5/27/2015 6:31:00 PM - Very sad as it truly is a stunner. Needs several hours of breathing prior to sipping and definitely can lay down for quite a few more years.
Comment posted by StraightnoChaser:
5/28/2015 8:58:00 PM - Second mention I've seen of flawed wine purchased from Winebid recently.
I hope it's not a common issue
Comment posted by BuzzzzOff:
5/29/2015 12:03:00 AM - We do not know winebid. Things happen :-(
Comment posted by DarinC:
6/1/2015 4:58:00 PM - Did you purchase it in April for around $75ish before commission? I bought one and hope it's not flawed, too!
Comment posted by Spookey:
6/23/2015 2:12:00 PM - Darin C. Yes. I purchased in April for $75. I have another bottle from the same batch. Plan to try in soon. I'll let you know if it has the same flaw. Hope yours turns out well.
Comment posted by Spookey:
6/23/2015 2:20:00 PM - Buzzoff: I heard great things about this one. I have another bottle and a bottle of the 2011 Elizabeth. Hopefully lightning won't strike twice.
Comment posted by BuzzzzOff:
6/23/2015 5:41:00 PM - Avoid umbrellas and trees...lightning only strikes twice in the same place if you encourage it ;-). We still have several bottles that will be going to sleep for a few more years...if we can keep our hands off :-(