consistent tn's. Simple weeknight quaffer with some off qualities that lead me to believe something got screwed up at the winery/cellar. 14,1% abv, B-/B
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consistent tn's; slightly more enjoyable than the last bottle. Medium acids, fruits, medium finish, largely unmemorable but at the $14 closeout price, I"m not complaining. Score: B
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consistent tn's. Aerated 2 hours, showing a bit of bottle variation. Not the best showing (this is the last bottle from one case purchased a few months ago), but solid nonetheless save a bit of reduction. With an hour of airtime, pure Coca-Cola on the nose - a bit interesting, actually. Score: B/B+
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Aerated 2 hours. Stunning nose, reductive dissipated. Fruits lively, fresh and heavily perfumed. Best bottle out of the 18 or so I've had in the past 5 months. Outstanding food wine. This will continue to drink nicely for the next 3 years or so. 14,1% abv, score: B+/A-
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Aerated 1 hr, consistent tn's; enjoyable but not overly complex. Still, a functional table wine that over-delivered it's $15 close-out pricepoint. There has been a bit of variation across the case I've already consumed in the past 4 months, this particular bottling showing rather favorably. Be sure to aerate properly before serving. Drink thru 2015, 14,1% abv, score: B+
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The first time I bought this I did not record any tasting notes and it was not at all memorable. The second time I opened a bottle there was a burn on the nose and palette, like mouse cage or cat urine. I'm hesitant to try a third bottle.
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Decanted 1 hour, could have used 3. Medium+ garnet core, bright, no sign of age. I've had this 3 times in the past 2 weeks, some bottles are good to go the moment the cork is pulled, last night's however was closed down and required substantial aeration to get going. Traditionally styled, medium-bodied, with lively acids and grippy tannins. Oak is not overt. I'm going to let my remaining 9 bottles rest another year. This is very similar to the 2003 bottling. Drink thru 2017, 14,1% abv, score: B+
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3/26/2013 - Tim Heaton wrote:
consistent notes. Serviceable at just $14 at Costco, but nothing memorable. Some sharp edges, bitter cherry. Drink thru 2015, 14,1% abv
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12/11/2012 - rtann2k wrote: 87 Points
I'd received this as a gift and didn't really have high expectations but I found it to be very pleasant drinking.
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4/22/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
consistent tn's. Simple weeknight quaffer with some off qualities that lead me to believe something got screwed up at the winery/cellar. 14,1% abv, B-/B
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3/3/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
consistent tn's; slightly more enjoyable than the last bottle. Medium acids, fruits, medium finish, largely unmemorable but at the $14 closeout price, I"m not complaining. Score: B
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2/21/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
slightly off bottle - more acetate than fruit, no score. Drinkable, just not pleasurable.
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1/19/2012 - tbvl wrote: 86 Points
Nice straight forward Pinot. Fruity but has got the tannins to balance it. Shall be served well temperated.
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12/30/2011 - Tim Heaton wrote:
consistent tn's. Aerated 2 hours, showing a bit of bottle variation. Not the best showing (this is the last bottle from one case purchased a few months ago), but solid nonetheless save a bit of reduction. With an hour of airtime, pure Coca-Cola on the nose - a bit interesting, actually. Score: B/B+
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12/28/2011 - Tim Heaton wrote:
consistent tn's, be sure to give it at least an hour of aeration for better results
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12/15/2011 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Aerated 2 hours. Stunning nose, reductive dissipated. Fruits lively, fresh and heavily perfumed. Best bottle out of the 18 or so I've had in the past 5 months. Outstanding food wine. This will continue to drink nicely for the next 3 years or so. 14,1% abv, score: B+/A-
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12/12/2011 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Aerated 1 hr, consistent tn's; enjoyable but not overly complex. Still, a functional table wine that over-delivered it's $15 close-out pricepoint. There has been a bit of variation across the case I've already consumed in the past 4 months, this particular bottling showing rather favorably. Be sure to aerate properly before serving. Drink thru 2015, 14,1% abv, score: B+
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10/26/2011 - SanFranSoxFan04 wrote: flawed
The first time I bought this I did not record any tasting notes and it was not at all memorable. The second time I opened a bottle there was a burn on the nose and palette, like mouse cage or cat urine.
I'm hesitant to try a third bottle.
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10/21/2011 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Decanted 1 hour, could have used 3. Medium+ garnet core, bright, no sign of age. I've had this 3 times in the past 2 weeks, some bottles are good to go the moment the cork is pulled, last night's however was closed down and required substantial aeration to get going. Traditionally styled, medium-bodied, with lively acids and grippy tannins. Oak is not overt. I'm going to let my remaining 9 bottles rest another year. This is very similar to the 2003 bottling. Drink thru 2017, 14,1% abv, score: B+
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5/26/2011 - Mugwump wrote: 91 Points
Excellent value Pinot. Classic cherry nose, but also has good acid balance and earth notes not usually found in this price range.
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