See CSMM's note...Same profile. Big, rich, balanced, red and black raspberries, earth and sweet herbs... I even got the touch of maple. Lovely oak treatment. A stellar wine. Alas, my last bottle too.
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Dark black currant, black cherry, mulch, forest floor, dark maple syrup, and dark spice (clove). Fully resolved and coming into its final turn before starting its descent on the bell curve. It's certainly in the "drink now" phase of its life, so for those holding bottles, have at it. Soft and smooth on the attack, with a medium-bodied profile. Proof that these wines can withstand a little age and still hold up nicely. 8 years from vintage isn't too bad for a domestic Pinot that still maintains this much flavor and verve. Acidity seemingly low at this point.
93-94 points at the end of the day. A solid showing and a beautiful, satisfying bottle of juice. Definitely drink now...right now.
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Not as plush as some of the other WHs, but the fruit and acidity has integrated nicely. This still has many good years ahead of it, but unfortunately, this was my last bottle.
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Very dark ruby red, rich with flavors of dark cherry and cola. Seemed to take some time to open up on the first day. Second day was a little alcoholy but still ok.
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Wow, this wine has changed a lot in the last six months. The chocolate and coffee notes have gone away, and there is now a ton of funk on the nose. Earthy, herbaceous, and big as ever.
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This Pinot is about as dark as they come. Big, beautiful fruit. This will be great to taste again in a few years. Notes of chocolate, coffee, and a nice acidity. Over a few hours, this wine really opens and the tannins soften considerably.
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Slutty Pinot! Kirsch, dark fruit on the nose. A deep palate that blends Clove and more dark fruit. A finish that lasts for quite awhile. Awesome slutty Pinot. Much bigger than any other Russian River Pinot.
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3/11/2020 - ataraxy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Spectacular. Still full of fruit, and with incredible body. Almost like a syrah in its tannins and backbone.
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6/24/2018 - ginfizz wrote: 94 Points
See CSMM's note...Same profile. Big, rich, balanced, red and black raspberries, earth and sweet herbs... I even got the touch of maple. Lovely oak treatment. A stellar wine. Alas, my last bottle too.
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3/2/2018 - csimm wrote: 94 Points
Dark black currant, black cherry, mulch, forest floor, dark maple syrup, and dark spice (clove). Fully resolved and coming into its final turn before starting its descent on the bell curve. It's certainly in the "drink now" phase of its life, so for those holding bottles, have at it. Soft and smooth on the attack, with a medium-bodied profile. Proof that these wines can withstand a little age and still hold up nicely. 8 years from vintage isn't too bad for a domestic Pinot that still maintains this much flavor and verve. Acidity seemingly low at this point.
93-94 points at the end of the day. A solid showing and a beautiful, satisfying bottle of juice. Definitely drink now...right now.
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8/4/2017 - jhieb Likes this wine: 93 Points
Not as plush as some of the other WHs, but the fruit and acidity has integrated nicely. This still has many good years ahead of it, but unfortunately, this was my last bottle.
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12/27/2016 - Wine_in_HD wrote: 92 Points
Deep ruby red with flavors of black cherries and cola. Some better than the bottle I tried about 6 months ago.
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3/17/2016 - Wine_in_HD wrote: 90 Points
Very dark ruby red, rich with flavors of dark cherry and cola. Seemed to take some time to open up on the first day. Second day was a little alcoholy but still ok.
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12/22/2013 - ListenToMeWine Likes this wine: 91 Points
After an hour begins to shine, cola, red fruit, lasting finish. Good juice.
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7/11/2013 - Tim and Bonnie wrote: 91 Points
Awesome! Jim and Jennifer make some great wines!
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4/27/2013 - jhieb Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow, this wine has changed a lot in the last six months. The chocolate and coffee notes have gone away, and there is now a ton of funk on the nose. Earthy, herbaceous, and big as ever.
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1/6/2013 - jhieb Likes this wine: 93 Points
This Pinot is about as dark as they come. Big, beautiful fruit. This will be great to taste again in a few years. Notes of chocolate, coffee, and a nice acidity. Over a few hours, this wine really opens and the tannins soften considerably.
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10/6/2012 - ListenToMeWine wrote: 92 Points
Slutty Pinot! Kirsch, dark fruit on the nose. A deep palate that blends Clove and more dark fruit. A finish that lasts for quite awhile. Awesome slutty Pinot. Much bigger than any other Russian River Pinot.
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7/24/2012 - Mroth111 Likes this wine:
Deep purple color. Very complex pinot, more like a light Cab in color, taste and yet has the easy Pinot finish. Great find by Monica and Dave at 750.
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2/18/2012 - SanFranSoxFan04 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wineberserkers.com Napa Offline BYOB (Napa Valley Wine & Cigar): Bottled the week before I tasted it and you can tell. Young cherry fruit, tobacco. A BIG pinot that needs more time but a lot to like here.
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