Dark ruby core with no signs of age/oxidation at the rim. A bit of eucalyptus & sage in the nose, subtle earth, blood, & meat jus. Also a bit of green stem the first nite, that dissipates with decanting. Red & blue fruits in tasting, iron & meat jus... satisfying, medium lush & long. Nicely firm dry finish with focused, not excessive, acid. These are holding well in my cellar, so I'm not in a hurry to drink more of them. The fruit may develop & soften a little with time & integrate with earthy components. It seems 2-4 years before it's real peak, for me.
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Coravin # 1 - hard to assess as I have a cold. All rich fruit and light tannin but dark black cherry. At peak 110%, drink up. Solid but not jaw dropping amazing. Would still buy more, gorgeous wine
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Medium light red. The nose starts out with a strong fish sauce aroma.it blows off and becomes more black cherry, earth, smoke and cola. Long dry finish.
Served next to a Jadot 150 anniversary Beaune. It was quite a bit more distinctive.
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Wow, great wine still. Red cherry, strawberry, and plum fruit with an earthy core and spicy notes throughout. Great acidity and a nice long finish. Still my favorite of the 3 from this producer for this vintage.
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All of my 2009's have not matured well. Two bottles to date both consumed in Jan 2016. Color is off and the fruit was mostly gone. Bouquet was off. I would drink your 2009's sooner rather than later. Very disappointed. I have one more 2009 to try. Wines were stored in Eurocaves and were directly purchased from winery.
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Clear favorite of the group last night of three bottles of pinot opened. Great out of the bottle and didn't need any time. Definitely light and elegant in style. That was my last bottle.
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Earthy barnyard component that doesn't set well w my palate, also missing some ripeness of fruit. I've had this wine on 4 occasions w similar impression. A little better on night 2
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Initially, slightly off putting stemmy earthy flavor, but then dissipated over 1 hour to reveal elegant red raspberry and rhubarb notes. Not particularly concentrated or ripe, but works with lively acidity.
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USA Cult and Wines of Interest (Sydney, Australia): Black currant, smoked meats, appealing floral notes, spice and cherries. The spice comes through on the palate too, there is medium fruit density and good driven acidity. I really liked this and think it will improve over the medium term.
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This is really great. Soy sauce, cherries, and spice on the nose. Nice balance of ripe fruit (2009 Cali Pinot, don't forget), acidity, and a bit of structure.
Very good; one of the best Pinot's I've had in a while, and a bargain at $30. Would buy more if I could.
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PnP. Better than my last bottle. Opened pretty green and with really tart cherry. Smoothed out to a big bold dark cherry & vanilla, hints of mineral and green pepper with a nice medium finish. Will stand up to almost any meal. Good stuff.
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A lovely feminine, sophisticated, eminently drinkable pinot in classic northern burgundy style. Light rose colored, medium bodied, lovely & delicate but complex floral aromas. Absolutely nothing wrong with this wine except I'd drink it 3 or 4 times a week but can't find more. Pair it with lighter cheeses and main courses. Musically: up-beat Vivaldi, Lully, a Mozart harpsichord sonata in a major key. Bravo Varner Bros (makers) and can't believe this vineyard is in Portola Valley, CA!
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PnP. Pretty tight right now, needs a few years in the cellar. Definitely shows signs of a great future. Cherry, floral, earth, mineral, green pepper. Won't drink another for at least a year.
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1/19/2023 - oldcorke Likes this wine: 94 Points
Confirming note 11/21- no change. Suggest decanting 2 hours.
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11/6/2021 - oldcorke Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dark ruby core with no signs of age/oxidation at the rim. A bit of eucalyptus & sage in the nose, subtle earth, blood, & meat jus. Also a bit of green stem the first nite, that dissipates with decanting. Red & blue fruits in tasting, iron & meat jus... satisfying, medium lush & long. Nicely firm dry finish with focused, not excessive, acid. These are holding well in my cellar, so I'm not in a hurry to drink more of them. The fruit may develop & soften a little with time & integrate with earthy components. It seems 2-4 years before it's real peak, for me.
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7/17/2020 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Coravin # 1 - hard to assess as I have a cold. All rich fruit and light tannin but dark black cherry. At peak 110%, drink up. Solid but not jaw dropping amazing. Would still buy more, gorgeous wine
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6/14/2019 - Erik R. wrote:
earthy fruit & oak nose. Plenty of fruit, some nice earthy flavors, but lacks nerve or sap. good cherry finish though...
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9/25/2018 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark berries, cherries, cloves, and a hint of oak on the nose. Dark cherries, raspberries, and good acidity on the palate. Nice finish. Wife: 92
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8/4/2018 - bonedoc wrote: 91 Points
Still hangin in, a bit earthy but still enough fruit.
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9/2/2017 - bonedoc wrote:
2009/10 pinot's: biggest, sweetest, richest of the bunch, the most "californian," but lacking acid and liveliness.
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4/15/2017 - David J Cooper wrote: 91 Points
Medium light red. The nose starts out with a strong fish sauce aroma.it blows off and becomes more black cherry, earth, smoke and cola. Long dry finish.
Served next to a Jadot 150 anniversary Beaune. It was quite a bit more distinctive.
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1/22/2017 - winelover1808 wrote: 89 Points
good but a bit past its prime.
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8/29/2016 - Mr T wrote:
dark fruits, spice, raspberry...crowd pleaser
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7/9/2016 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark berries, raspberry, spices, and asphalt on the nose. Medium+ acidity with notes of red cherry and herbs on the palate. Nice finish.
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6/26/2016 - steinbrl12 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium to full dark fruit with good mouthfeel, nose and finish. Classic PN!
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5/2/2016 - bonedoc wrote: 90 Points
Similar to prior notes, barnyard, earth, lacking some fruit and acidity to warrant a higher score.
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2/26/2016 - brianofthevine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow, great wine still. Red cherry, strawberry, and plum fruit with an earthy core and spicy notes throughout. Great acidity and a nice long finish. Still my favorite of the 3 from this producer for this vintage.
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1/20/2016 - bonedoc wrote: 91 Points
Elegant in style, decent balance, earthy undertones. Drink over next 2-3yrs.
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1/10/2016 - unc0rked wrote: 80 Points
All of my 2009's have not matured well. Two bottles to date both consumed in Jan 2016. Color is off and the fruit was mostly gone. Bouquet was off. I would drink your 2009's sooner rather than later. Very disappointed. I have one more 2009 to try. Wines were stored in Eurocaves and were directly purchased from winery.
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9/13/2015 - Wine_in_HD wrote: 90 Points
bright with flavors of strawberry jam and flowers winding down to a dry finish.
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8/30/2015 - David J Cooper wrote: 93 Points
Light red. Big nose of earth, cherry, mineral and plum. Delicious balanced flavours and a long dry finish.
A very serious wine that should continue to develop but very open right now.
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1/31/2015 - Dental Jay wrote: 92 Points
Clear favorite of the group last night of three bottles of pinot opened. Great out of the bottle and didn't need any time. Definitely light and elegant in style. That was my last bottle.
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1/18/2015 - Wine_in_HD wrote: 91 Points
Barnyard funk on the nose. Notes of strawberry and cranberry. Gains complexity in the glass.
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11/30/2014 - bonedoc wrote:
Earthy barnyard component that doesn't set well w my palate, also missing some ripeness of fruit. I've had this wine on 4 occasions w similar impression. A little better on night 2
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11/17/2014 - jhieb Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark red in the glass. Deep and savory, with dark berry fruit. This is starting to drink nicely, and will benefit from a few more years of sleep.
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7/30/2014 - Mr T wrote:
tasty pinot on the terrace in Martha's Vineyard
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7/13/2014 - brianofthevine wrote: 93 Points
Tasted side by side with the other two and this was the clear favorite. Black cherry and plum with spicy notes. Good acidity and long finish.
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3/23/2014 - bonedoc wrote:
90-92
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2/26/2014 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 92 Points
Vibrant young pinot
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12/5/2013 - bonedoc wrote:
Initially, slightly off putting stemmy earthy flavor, but then dissipated over 1 hour to reveal elegant red raspberry and rhubarb notes. Not particularly concentrated or ripe, but works with lively acidity.
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3/14/2013 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
USA Cult and Wines of Interest (Sydney, Australia): Black currant, smoked meats, appealing floral notes, spice and cherries. The spice comes through on the palate too, there is medium fruit density and good driven acidity. I really liked this and think it will improve over the medium term.
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2/1/2013 - mid_palate Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is really great. Soy sauce, cherries, and spice on the nose. Nice balance of ripe fruit (2009 Cali Pinot, don't forget), acidity, and a bit of structure.
Very good; one of the best Pinot's I've had in a while, and a bargain at $30. Would buy more if I could.
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1/23/2013 - jeremyzolk wrote: 92 Points
PnP. Better than my last bottle. Opened pretty green and with really tart cherry. Smoothed out to a big bold dark cherry & vanilla, hints of mineral and green pepper with a nice medium finish. Will stand up to almost any meal. Good stuff.
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1/20/2013 - ejca wrote:
Very good, a bit young but still good. Tasted a glass at the end of a tasting at Noe Valley WM. I wouild buy it.
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1/19/2013 - vinosean Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose: Green vegetables and high-tone dried cherries.
Palate: High-tone dried cherries, roses, dried leaves, and subtle campfire smoke.
Finish: Medium
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1/18/2013 - sbove wrote: 95 Points
A lovely feminine, sophisticated, eminently drinkable pinot in classic northern burgundy style. Light rose colored, medium bodied, lovely & delicate but complex floral aromas. Absolutely nothing wrong with this wine except I'd drink it 3 or 4 times a week but can't find more. Pair it with lighter cheeses and main courses. Musically: up-beat Vivaldi, Lully, a Mozart harpsichord sonata in a major key. Bravo Varner Bros (makers) and can't believe this vineyard is in Portola Valley, CA!
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11/27/2012 - brianofthevine wrote: 93 Points
Spicy, smoky, black cherry and plum flavor, lots of acidity and long finish. My favorite of the 3 by far.
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11/23/2012 - jeremyzolk wrote: 90 Points
PnP. Pretty tight right now, needs a few years in the cellar. Definitely shows signs of a great future. Cherry, floral, earth, mineral, green pepper. Won't drink another for at least a year.
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