Light to medium weight, fruit forward with hints of elegance and depth. The nose is a bit restrained but nice layers of fruit like cherry, some spice and moderate acidity/tannin. Should be good easily for the next 5-7 years.
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards line-up; 1/12/2012-3/14/2012 (Chez Moi): very attractive balance with more fruit upfront. its said '35% new french, just like the rest of the Sinskey Pinots' but right now I'm finding more of fruit up in there. 13.7ABV. this wine is really carried on some suave palate texture.
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards line-up; 1/12/2012-3/14/2012 (Chez Moi): Along side 2009 Jermann Red Angel in the Moonlight Pinot Nero. Significantly lighter color vs. the Jermann. Cherry fruit aromas framed with a moderate woody barrel aroma. Elegance over muscle is the comparison I'm drawing here. But that's all relative, going straight to the Sinksey, I'm pulled right in, made to dance with the aromas. On the palate the barrel note comes up and shakes my hand first. Continuing and not letting go right away, until the cherry fruit persists. Lavender and spice make for a very pretty and persistent wine. Day4. Really on top this evening. Incense-style floral notes. Nag Champa is often my reference here. But pretty much square on that. Barrel spice and cinnamon. Palate has a very friendly, elegant appeal. Cherry fruit flavors and really really nice tonight.
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Fairly rich and full bodied PN. Ruby hued with reflective clarity. Nose of cinnamon, cherry and a hint of green herbalness. Palate includes vanilla, tar, pie spices. Medium + acidity and a medium + finish length.
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A blend of the younger vines and more fruit forward barrel selections from the five Sinskey estate vineyards in Carneros. Aromas are very pointed and tightly wound dark red fruit. Soft barrel spice notes. Palate shows sweet cinnamon spice. Elegant with a mineral edge. Rainwater and charm. Great QPR at $30!
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3/28/2013 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Feels nicely lifted and graceful and with california fruit. All in all seems to be right in the pocket and drinking very well.
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11/4/2012 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Robert Sinskey presents... (Milwaukee, WI): dark red fruit aromas and a brush of cola. soft barrel as brown sugar notes. 'More fruit forward lots go into Aries.'
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5/21/2012 - oldwines wrote: 90 Points
Very nice easy drinking Pinot. Medium ruby color. Nice cherry ans oak nose Fairly round but a bit austere.
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5/9/2012 - KeithSurg wrote: 85 Points
Translucent brick color. Musty, earthy nose with wood dominating the palate. Not much fruit to speak of. Soft mouthfeel and finish.
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3/17/2012 - oldwines wrote: 90 Points
Light to medium weight, fruit forward with hints of elegance and depth. The nose is a bit restrained but nice layers of fruit like cherry, some spice and moderate acidity/tannin. Should be good easily for the next 5-7 years.
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3/14/2012 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Robert Sinskey Vineyards line-up; 1/12/2012-3/14/2012 (Chez Moi): very attractive balance with more fruit upfront. its said '35% new french, just like the rest of the Sinskey Pinots' but right now I'm finding more of fruit up in there. 13.7ABV. this wine is really carried on some suave palate texture.
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1/12/2012 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Robert Sinskey Vineyards line-up; 1/12/2012-3/14/2012 (Chez Moi): Along side 2009 Jermann Red Angel in the Moonlight Pinot Nero. Significantly lighter color vs. the Jermann. Cherry fruit aromas framed with a moderate woody barrel aroma. Elegance over muscle is the comparison I'm drawing here. But that's all relative, going straight to the Sinksey, I'm pulled right in, made to dance with the aromas. On the palate the barrel note comes up and shakes my hand first. Continuing and not letting go right away, until the cherry fruit persists. Lavender and spice make for a very pretty and persistent wine.
Day4. Really on top this evening. Incense-style floral notes. Nag Champa is often my reference here. But pretty much square on that. Barrel spice and cinnamon. Palate has a very friendly, elegant appeal. Cherry fruit flavors and really really nice tonight.
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11/14/2011 - chadrich wrote: 91 Points
Fairly rich and full bodied PN. Ruby hued with reflective clarity. Nose of cinnamon, cherry and a hint of green herbalness. Palate includes vanilla, tar, pie spices. Medium + acidity and a medium + finish length.
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9/1/2011 - nzinkgraf wrote:
A blend of the younger vines and more fruit forward barrel selections from the five Sinskey estate vineyards in Carneros. Aromas are very pointed and tightly wound dark red fruit. Soft barrel spice notes. Palate shows sweet cinnamon spice. Elegant with a mineral edge. Rainwater and charm. Great QPR at $30!
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