Probably over the hill, thin and light red fruit with a little perfume on the nose, definitely a little "feminine". Fruit is even less available on the palate, which becomes dominated by sour at mid palate to finish. A little hot and acidic as well, really lacks balance.
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Big rich CA pinot. Dark fruits on palate with almost a mocha flavor as well as some asian spice. What it might lack in elegance it makes up for in sheer flavor.
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Open for two hours, not decanted. Beautfiul red color, mostly clear, lighter body. Interesting aroma has a little must, a little perfume, plenty of fruit, and a hint of coffee. Fruit is not as prevalent on palate, really smooth, not all that complex. Decent finish. Might even be over the hill, drink them up.
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Well this is for sure a New World Pinot...Powerful nose with way too much oak upon opening which then somehow became a little more civilised. Sweet nose with cola, strawberry and raspberry. Full body, dense and rich, velvety again a lot of red fruits with hing of pepper and earthiness. Lacks finesse and boring. Enjoy it for its style..
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Dark/red fruits, spice. A bit of alcohol evident on nose and palate. Better with time in glass. Seems like a well made wine, but would be far from my first choice.
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Very fruit forward, spicy pinot that improves with some time in the glass. Not an optimal complement to a 06 TG turkey dinner, but not bad either. Will try to pair better next time, if I can find some more of this very good and good value Pinot
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An aggressive but enjoyable Pinot. Fruit forward for sure, and layered with subtle smoky and meat-cellar notes. Could take some age. Competed admirably with strongly flavored meat as main course. Unique in its expression as a Sonoma Pinot.
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This wine has a great qpr...we had first at quinone's in atlanta, and have been working our way through several bottles of our own and just have not been disappointed.
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Oak, cinnamon, vanilla, alcohol.*gack*" I can't find any mention of % alcohol (don't they have to include that somewhere?) but it's got to be stratospheric. This was a gift. I won't buy any more.
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had at villa de sud pinot tasting last night...showed well...sweeter, denser, more effervescent than the others. nice gathering with terrific "snacks"....got to help avi fill up that cellar!
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Tasted at a wine shop tasting last night. Ripe cola, cherry, spice and a nice sense of earthiness. Not quite an oh-my-god wine, but definitely a pleasure to drink.
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a bright fresh medium to full bodied wine that burst onto the scene with lots and lots and lots of cola falvors. mouth puckeringly tart cranberry, pomagrante and cherry coke like flavors laced with allspice and clove (it's actually quite spicy). This wine is just brimming with crackling acid that vibrates on the tongue. very fresh tasting and oh did i mention the cola flavors?
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Highly acidic upon opening. Also seems more fruit-forward than the 2002. Otherwise very similar to earlier years. More balanced after a few hours. I think this will improve with some age or a few hours in the decanter.
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7/20/2013 - ed-d wrote: 90 Points
This had a little volatile acidity, but more than enough jammy fruit to balance it out. A tad to funky for me, but some might enjoy the funk.
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3/19/2013 - Ellenkf wrote: 89 Points
Opened to make tuscan beef stew. Spicy, rich, full bodied and just earthy enough to to offset the sweet dark fruits.
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1/16/2012 - atwkite wrote: 86 Points
Probably over the hill, thin and light red fruit with a little perfume on the nose, definitely a little "feminine". Fruit is even less available on the palate, which becomes dominated by sour at mid palate to finish.
A little hot and acidic as well, really lacks balance.
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11/19/2010 - norsktorsk wrote: 90 Points
Still holding up.
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9/27/2009 - rjeman2000 wrote: 90 Points
Big rich CA pinot. Dark fruits on palate with almost a mocha flavor as well as some asian spice. What it might lack in elegance it makes up for in sheer flavor.
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7/13/2009 - winepog wrote: 91 Points
Cherry cola - decanted for an hour. Liked this very much. a bit hot, so slightly out of balance, but over all very nice....
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7/27/2008 - CP wrote: 88 Points
Open for two hours, not decanted. Beautfiul red color, mostly clear, lighter body. Interesting aroma has a little must, a little perfume, plenty of fruit, and a hint of coffee. Fruit is not as prevalent on palate, really smooth, not all that complex. Decent finish. Might even be over the hill, drink them up.
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7/16/2008 - jproulx wrote: 89 Points
A pleasant surprise. First time we've had anything from this vineyard. Would not shy away from it in the future.
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2/26/2008 - french16 wrote:
Well this is for sure a New World Pinot...Powerful nose with way too much oak upon opening which then somehow became a little more civilised. Sweet nose with cola, strawberry and raspberry.
Full body, dense and rich, velvety again a lot of red fruits with hing of pepper and earthiness.
Lacks finesse and boring. Enjoy it for its style..
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9/3/2007 - dirtyharry wrote: 90 Points
A really great pinot, one of my favorites. Lots of berry/fruit, very drinkable. Will buy more if I can find it.
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8/18/2007 - papapinot wrote: 87 Points
Loaded with Vanilla right out of the bottle. Fruit bomb after 30-45 minutes.
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11/29/2006 - shaneajohnson wrote: 88 Points
Dark/red fruits, spice. A bit of alcohol evident on nose and palate. Better with time in glass. Seems like a well made wine, but would be far from my first choice.
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11/24/2006 - kennyg wrote: 90 Points
Very fruit forward, spicy pinot that improves with some time in the glass. Not an optimal complement to a 06 TG turkey dinner, but not bad either. Will try to pair better next time, if I can find some more of this very good and good value Pinot
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11/22/2006 - Haj wrote:
An aggressive but enjoyable Pinot. Fruit forward for sure, and layered with subtle smoky and meat-cellar notes. Could take some age. Competed admirably with strongly flavored meat as main course. Unique in its expression as a Sonoma Pinot.
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10/10/2006 - E wrote: 92 Points
This wine has a great qpr...we had first at quinone's in atlanta, and have been working our way through several bottles of our own and just have not been disappointed.
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7/3/2006 - E wrote: 92 Points
Love this wine...had with d/a and caroline at river inn
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6/22/2006 - NoVaCain wrote: 92 Points
still my favorite, this winery is special
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6/21/2006 - hroth521 wrote:
Oak, cinnamon, vanilla, alcohol.*gack*" I can't find any mention of % alcohol (don't they have to include that somewhere?) but it's got to be stratospheric. This was a gift. I won't buy any more.
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5/7/2006 - E wrote: 91 Points
had at villa de sud pinot tasting last night...showed well...sweeter, denser, more effervescent than the others. nice gathering with terrific "snacks"....got to help avi fill up that cellar!
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4/28/2006 - NoVaCain wrote: 94 Points
still my front runner of pinot ..just love it..
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4/18/2006 - NoVaCain wrote: 94 Points
I truly love this pinot more than any other I have tried...I hope I never run out.
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4/15/2006 - mrwhy2k wrote: 85 Points
Too young to drink right now. Not worth opening yet, wait!
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4/11/2006 - NoVaCain wrote: 92 Points
This PN hooked me from the first glass (15 bucks in Napa), and has not let me down yet. It is getting harder to find by the day.
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3/11/2006 - lebo9968@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Much better than previous bottle. Truffles & sweet PN fruit w/good acidity. Drank over 2 days. Last bottle.
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1/20/2006 - MtBakerDave wrote:
Tasted at a wine shop tasting last night. Ripe cola, cherry, spice and a nice sense of earthiness. Not quite an oh-my-god wine, but definitely a pleasure to drink.
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12/26/2005 - Opimian wrote:
a bright fresh medium to full bodied wine that burst onto the scene with lots and lots and lots of cola falvors. mouth puckeringly tart cranberry, pomagrante and cherry coke like flavors laced with allspice and clove (it's actually quite spicy). This wine is just brimming with crackling acid that vibrates on the tongue. very fresh tasting and oh did i mention the cola flavors?
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11/16/2005 - David F wrote: 87 Points
Highly acidic upon opening. Also seems more fruit-forward than the 2002. Otherwise very similar to earlier years. More balanced after a few hours. I think this will improve with some age or a few hours in the decanter.
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