While clearly polished and showing a touch of new oak on the finish, this is a good effort at pinot from California. Not over the top, some acidity, some earthier, greener notes which is interesting for a de-stemmed wine. I did not rate this since the style is still not my favorite and did not want to diminish the value of this wine which is a bargain for its suggested price.
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- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of cherry and has flavours of raspberry and oak with a medium finish - Nice Pinot not overly complex but nice and bright with good acidity, definitely approachable and ready to drink now. All the 2009s I have tried have been very good and this one continues the trend.
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Very nice nose; light body. Not particularly complex, but very tasty and quaffable, and not over-oaked. A bit hot on the finish, which detracts a bit - but great QPR.
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Giant Wine Sale & Tasting 5/7/2011 (Cellar on Greene, Columbia, SC): This is a real decent Pinot noir for the price. It has a little of everything we are looking for. At first sniff I said Burgundy clones. On the taste, I immediately got ripe plums, backed up by the other types of dark fruit. All this is framed with some serious structure, both from the Burgundian clones, and a dose of French oak. Got some graphite on the top of the palate as well. More than a little tannin bite on the roof of the mouth. I can also catch the alcohol. But, all in all this is pretty well put together stuff for $15. The finish leaves you with some pepper and brown spice. Nice.
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Right Bank Bordeaux with some Napa merlot/blends (Rocknroller's (Kevin's)): Medium red color. The nose has some nice raspberry and florals. The palate is fruity, raspberrry,a bit tart and a bit tannic. fairly one dimensional, but an ok everyday drinker if you please. I like others better at the price point.
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Big and rich, with creamy, mouthfilling black cherry and black raspberry aromas and flavors. Clove accents the finish. For those who enjoy bigger Pinots.
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Excellent, well balanced California Pinot Noir with taste of cherry and hints of earth, spice and vanilla. Tasted over 3 days with significant improvements on day 2 and 3.
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Had a glass at a restaurant. Very impressive; especially for the price. Great aroma of sweet cherries, medium body and a lingering finish. I will get some for my cellar!
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12/10/2017 - Kento61 Likes this wine:
I thought this wine was drinking very well.
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12/23/2015 - europat55 wrote: 89 Points
Really good value for the price!
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9/26/2015 - europat55 wrote: 88 Points
Good QPR
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2/16/2013 - cphd wrote: 90 Points
Buy more -- lovely, ready to drink, great finish, light to med body
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10/9/2012 - JoshA wrote: 88 Points
Bright cherry notes and smooth finish.
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5/30/2012 - Katie&Mike wrote: 89 Points
amazing value
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5/9/2012 - kevjenw Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice relatively inexpensive Pinot. Good light fruit with medium acid and mild tannins. Good ith BBQ. Family liked it. Buy again: Yes
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4/29/2012 - blueollie wrote: 78 Points
Basic Pinot. Earthy with some lingering fruit. Good for a party.
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3/14/2012 - rougeamore wrote: 87 Points
Nice medium body with cherries. Bright and tangy
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3/13/2012 - Katie&Mike wrote: 90 Points
This is getting better with age. Fantastic complexity for the modest price.
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1/14/2012 - europat55 wrote: 88 Points
Consistent with my previous experiences with this wine. Cherry, spices, vanilla. Tasted over 3 days and performed best on day 2.
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1/1/2012 - wrrntl wrote:
While clearly polished and showing a touch of new oak on the finish, this is a good effort at pinot from California. Not over the top, some acidity, some earthier, greener notes which is interesting for a de-stemmed wine. I did not rate this since the style is still not my favorite and did not want to diminish the value of this wine which is a bargain for its suggested price.
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12/19/2011 - jingram wrote: 90 Points
- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of cherry and has flavours of raspberry and oak with a medium finish - Nice Pinot not overly complex but nice and bright with good acidity, definitely approachable and ready to drink now. All the 2009s I have tried have been very good and this one continues the trend.
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11/22/2011 - Dwainroark wrote: 87 Points
Smooth. Multilayered. Strawberries and raspberries and plum flavors. Good body.
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10/1/2011 - triplej wrote:
Approximate drink date
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9/25/2011 - J. Collier wrote: 89 Points
This is my kind of wine not to expensive and a great smooth big party wine
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9/14/2011 - kmack wrote:
Strawberry and cherry flavors with a bit of candied apple. Some vanilla notes from the oak but pretty well integrated.
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8/21/2011 - Cacophony82 wrote: 89 Points
For 12 bucks great value for the money
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8/17/2011 - rmolinares wrote: 89 Points
Luscious fruit flavors. So good.
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8/10/2011 - europat55 wrote: 88 Points
I really like that Pinot... Great nose of sweet cherries, medium body, and a lingering finish.
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7/26/2011 - JoshA wrote: 88 Points
Delicious light cherry fruit and good body for a pinot.
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7/7/2011 - RobertDwyer wrote: 86 Points
Quite enjoyable if a bit plump.
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6/12/2011 - JoshA wrote: 89 Points
Rich dark cherry flavors in a smooth tannin structure.
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6/2/2011 - Maznoc Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very nice nose; light body. Not particularly complex, but very tasty and quaffable, and not over-oaked. A bit hot on the finish, which detracts a bit - but great QPR.
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5/7/2011 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
Giant Wine Sale & Tasting 5/7/2011 (Cellar on Greene, Columbia, SC): This is a real decent Pinot noir for the price. It has a little of everything we are looking for. At first sniff I said Burgundy clones. On the taste, I immediately got ripe plums, backed up by the other types of dark fruit. All this is framed with some serious structure, both from the Burgundian clones, and a dose of French oak. Got some graphite on the top of the palate as well. More than a little tannin bite on the roof of the mouth. I can also catch the alcohol. But, all in all this is pretty well put together stuff for $15. The finish leaves you with some pepper and brown spice. Nice.
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5/4/2011 - gjv115 wrote: 87 Points
Started out a little over ripe for my taste, but smoothed out into a very nice pinot. A good wine.
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4/16/2011 - meyerja wrote: 89 Points
Light fruit nose with a balanced and smooth finish. Excellent Pinot for under $15.
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4/5/2011 - leighhunt wrote: 80 Points
Not really a fan of this one. One dimensional, all fruit and no balance. Cherry cough syrup.
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4/5/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 79 Points
Not good Pinot. The nose is much better than the palate which is thin and too bitter.
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4/2/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 87 Points
Right Bank Bordeaux with some Napa merlot/blends (Rocknroller's (Kevin's)): Medium red color. The nose has some nice raspberry and florals. The palate is fruity, raspberrry,a bit tart and a bit tannic. fairly one dimensional, but an ok everyday drinker if you please. I like others better at the price point.
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4/2/2011 - europat55 wrote: 89 Points
This is such a nice California pinot for under $15!
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4/1/2011 - meyerja wrote: 90 Points
Great Pinot for the price. Velvety smooth and impressive finish.
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3/30/2011 - Tspain wrote: 89 Points
After breathing, light pepper in the nose, raspberry and strawberry and smooth across the palate, smooth subtle finish.
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3/23/2011 - drdebs wrote: 87 Points
Big and rich, with creamy, mouthfilling black cherry and black raspberry aromas and flavors. Clove accents the finish. For those who enjoy bigger Pinots.
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3/16/2011 - WinePT wrote: 85 Points
Decent but nothing to get excited about. Heavier weight than most Pinots at this price point.
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2/24/2011 - AngelicWines wrote: 90 Points
Wow, dynamite Pinot Noir at this price point. I love its softness. Sean Minor is really impressing me between this and his cab.
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2/12/2011 - mdaniel wrote: 89 Points
Pop & pour: a nicely balanced Pinot for $14 from The Wine Barn. Tastes of red fruit and baking spices with a smooth/soft finish.
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2/2/2011 - RobertDwyer wrote: 88 Points
A luscious, fruit-forward CA Pinot Noir. A great value at around $15.
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1/23/2011 - europat55 wrote: 87 Points
Very good, well balanced California Pinot Noir with taste of cherry and hints of earth, spice and vanilla.
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1/23/2011 - Sethbo11 wrote: 87 Points
Strong soft berry smells (cherries and blueberres). Fruit forward taste that lingers but not too long. Would buy again - good value.
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12/29/2010 - europat55 wrote: 89 Points
Excellent, well balanced California Pinot Noir with taste of cherry and hints of earth, spice and vanilla. Tasted over 3 days with significant improvements on day 2 and 3.
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12/26/2010 - fingers wrote:
This was a lovely, balanced, and even complex wine with amazing QPR. Would buy again.
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12/10/2010 - Pwm8@sbcglobal.net wrote: 90 Points
Strong finish
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11/27/2010 - europat55 wrote: 89 Points
Had a glass at a restaurant. Very impressive; especially for the price. Great aroma of sweet cherries, medium body and a lingering finish. I will get some for my cellar!
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10/28/2010 - DaddyNeedsPow wrote: 90 Points
Tasted from paper cups...but showing better than the 2008. Good fruit profile and long finish.
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10/25/2010 - huey33 wrote: 89 Points
VERY GOOD. TASTE SIMILAR TO OTHER CARNEROS PINOT NOIRS i'VE HAD
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