Medium red; fresh, slightly prickly raspberry nose, slightly closed; nice, fresh, balanced attack, freshness followed by fruit, somewhat mellow; neutral with some body, some fruit but not overwhelming and very few nuances
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Decanted 3 hours and drank over the following 5 at a cool temperature. Distinctive nose of spicy cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, and lavender. Palate brought out sweet, ripe blackberries, strawberry cream, cherry Coca-Cola, and rose petals. Finish is still tannic but soft and gentle and the acidity is present but subdued. Impressive New World effort that went well with mild Thai yellow chicken curry stir fry and noodles. Decant now or hold until after 2015.
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A tad more acidic than the typical Sineann wine (and previous vintages of this wine), but still plenty of fruit and easy to drink. Not a big fan of the 2010 vintage, though, as a whole.
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Nose of blackberry, strawberry, earth, smoked meat, rose petal, and vanilla. Palate is dry, pronounced acidity, medium to medium plus in body, alcohol and tannin. Silky texture, blackberry, plum and slate flavors on the palate, long, juicy finish.
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Really exceptional. Very balanced, pure of fruit, without obnoxious earth or jam or alcohol, or some other excuse for not making a fine wine. The polish is very evident, refined. Just pure new world Pinot on the nose, with a delicious cherry pie taste. Very good, amazing it's so young, because it doesn't taste that way at all.
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Garnet with medium viscosity in the glass. Black cherry, vanilla and cedar on the nose. Medium body with black cherry and coffee on the palate. Dusty tannin. Medium finish.
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3/29/2015 - wdlohr wrote: 89 Points
This wine has a light red body and features aromas of soft cherry. The taste is full and balanced with tastes of cherry and nice body.
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9/5/2013 - Miceri wrote: 88 Points
Medium red; fresh, slightly prickly raspberry nose, slightly closed; nice, fresh, balanced attack, freshness followed by fruit, somewhat mellow; neutral with some body, some fruit but not overwhelming and very few nuances
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7/18/2013 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 3 hours and drank over the following 5 at a cool temperature. Distinctive nose of spicy cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, and lavender. Palate brought out sweet, ripe blackberries, strawberry cream, cherry Coca-Cola, and rose petals. Finish is still tannic but soft and gentle and the acidity is present but subdued. Impressive New World effort that went well with mild Thai yellow chicken curry stir fry and noodles. Decant now or hold until after 2015.
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5/2/2013 - Mary Crawford Likes this wine: 86 Points
A tad more acidic than the typical Sineann wine (and previous vintages of this wine), but still plenty of fruit and easy to drink. Not a big fan of the 2010 vintage, though, as a whole.
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2/26/2013 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Stunky and earthy. Barnyard. Tight on the mid palate. Doesn't thrill me at all. And its expensive.
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12/13/2012 - sam welch Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nose of blackberry, strawberry, earth, smoked meat, rose petal, and vanilla. Palate is dry, pronounced acidity, medium to medium plus in body, alcohol and tannin. Silky texture, blackberry, plum and slate flavors on the palate, long, juicy finish.
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7/7/2012 - JasonG Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really exceptional. Very balanced, pure of fruit, without obnoxious earth or jam or alcohol, or some other excuse for not making a fine wine. The polish is very evident, refined. Just pure new world Pinot on the nose, with a delicious cherry pie taste. Very good, amazing it's so young, because it doesn't taste that way at all.
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5/6/2012 - Tim2 Likes this wine:
Quite delicious. Goes better with cheese than red meat.
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4/27/2012 - christophee Likes this wine: 88 Points
Garnet with medium viscosity in the glass. Black cherry, vanilla and cedar on the nose. Medium body with black cherry and coffee on the palate. Dusty tannin. Medium finish.
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4/16/2012 - cliffkol wrote: 88 Points
Willamette Valley - Tasted at winery: From young vines, under 15 years. Light color, light taste.
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