This looks, feels and tastes more Californian than Oregonian. Has gained some weight since last time i had it 14 months ago; deep ruby red, candied cherry notes, a touch medicinal, some heat and sweet and lacking the oregon acidity. Could be due to the hot vintage. This has surprisingly a medium long finish but needs acitidy to be a very good wine.
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Best QPR in the wine universe. Wish I tasted blind with Burgs. Some heat. Barnyard. Slightly off balance but drinks great now. Do not cellar. Will buy case of '10 if available.
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One of the best sub $20 bottles around! Especially for a pinot. Touch of "good funk" on the nose with red-black fruit. Further opened up in glass over an hour. Finish decent. Drink now or over the next year.
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1/31/2013 - Merengue wrote: 87 Points
This looks, feels and tastes more Californian than Oregonian. Has gained some weight since last time i had it 14 months ago; deep ruby red, candied cherry notes, a touch medicinal, some heat and sweet and lacking the oregon acidity. Could be due to the hot vintage. This has surprisingly a medium long finish but needs acitidy to be a very good wine.
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10/24/2012 - tfnagle Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really nice with subtle variation of fruit and some earth through a long finish
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9/3/2012 - Fortuna wrote: 89 Points
Surprisingly good. Not a fan of the twist off caps, but wine delivered. Agree with the reviews, light, yet flavorful Oregon pinot; good price point.
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6/6/2012 - SMZ wrote: 90 Points
Impressive wine; full bodied and very flavorful
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3/31/2012 - SMZ wrote: 88 Points
I've had better from this winery
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12/3/2011 - Merengue wrote: 88 Points
Light, bright and ruby clear. Cherries, with a bit of earthyness and a touch of acidity keeping it well balanced. Really enjoyable.
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8/21/2011 - spineguy wrote: 93 Points
Best QPR in the wine universe. Wish I tasted blind with Burgs. Some heat. Barnyard. Slightly off balance but drinks great now. Do not cellar. Will buy case of '10 if available.
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4/15/2011 - bcmatthias wrote: 91 Points
For the price, a very nice Pinot Noir. A little spicy with plenty of red berry. Smooth finish.
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4/8/2011 - cartime wrote: 89 Points
Ripe, round palate with red fruit and earthy spice. Drink in the short term. Nice value for Pinot.
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4/8/2011 - spineguy wrote: 91 Points
One of the best sub $20 bottles around! Especially for a pinot. Touch of "good funk" on the nose with red-black fruit. Further opened up in glass over an hour. Finish decent. Drink now or over the next year.
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11/13/2010 - beezer6 wrote: 88 Points
Pinot Days 2010 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): Spicy with lighter cranberry.
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