Interesting. This was just a hard pinot to put my finger on. This paradoxically had a green, vegetal element to it, but came in at 14.5% ABV while showing a great deal of vibrant fruit. My wife found a smoky element, but again, couldn't quite put her finger on what else was going on. I found quite a bit of cherry in this, and notes of dusty earth and spice. Overall this was an intellectually interesting pinot which captivated me aromatically, although I found the palate less interesting. Me - 91, Wife - 90.
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Solid, 2hr decant, everything from that region and winemaker you would expect. Dusty cherry on the nose, med body, ruby red in color. In a good spot as far as aging as well, in the drinking window for another 2-4 yrs.
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this is a nice wine and almost worth the price I paid for it in NY. I had two bottles and the second one was full of life and flavor compared to the first one, which seemed a bit dead even after opening for an hour+. The finish is long. There's also notes earth and spice to it, which are a bit stronger than its fruitiness, at least for me. I recommend giving it a try.
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rich in black cherry, ripe raspberry. Acidity keeps flavors lively. 14.5 ABV nicely integrated, light tannic frame. Solid in the middle, with a smooth-textured finish
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Opened last night. Pretty light medium cranberry color. Medium legs. Delicate cherry blossom nose. Lovely flavors of ripe black cherry, earth, and spice. Decent long finish. A complete wine, well-balanced and lip-smacking good. 4-12-17-9: 92/100.
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Medium ruby in color, this Central Coast Pinot is rich in black cherry, allspice, ripe raspberry and black tea. Despite its ripeness, its acidity keeps the flavors lively and the alcohol (listed as 14.5%) is nicely integrated into a lightly tannic frame. Solid in the middle, it concludes with a smooth-textured, lingering finish. This is a very well-made Pinot which keeps its focus from start to finish. Enjoy it over the next five years. Drink now-2018.
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8/18/2019 - J Bitner wrote: 92 Points
- Crimsom color. It's balanced with a medium body. Smooth texture with a long finish.
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8/21/2016 - bluepeter2020@outlook.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
A consistently fine Pinot.
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4/6/2015 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Interesting.
This was just a hard pinot to put my finger on.
This paradoxically had a green, vegetal element to it, but came in at 14.5% ABV while showing a great deal of vibrant fruit. My wife found a smoky element, but again, couldn't quite put her finger on what else was going on. I found quite a bit of cherry in this, and notes of dusty earth and spice.
Overall this was an intellectually interesting pinot which captivated me aromatically, although I found the palate less interesting.
Me - 91, Wife - 90.
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12/15/2014 - wino121 wrote: 91 Points
Solid, 2hr decant, everything from that region and winemaker you would expect.
Dusty cherry on the nose, med body, ruby red in color.
In a good spot as far as aging as well, in the drinking window for another 2-4 yrs.
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12/7/2014 - bweirick wrote: 90 Points
Tree trimming
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3/28/2014 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 92 Points
Gorgeous right out of the bottle. Bright fruit with enticing spice and finesse. Drink now if you have some.
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3/13/2014 - freestatejayhawk Likes this wine: 90 Points
this is a nice wine and almost worth the price I paid for it in NY. I had two bottles and the second one was full of life and flavor compared to the first one, which seemed a bit dead even after opening for an hour+. The finish is long. There's also notes earth and spice to it, which are a bit stronger than its fruitiness, at least for me. I recommend giving it a try.
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11/5/2013 - Pluecht wrote: 91 Points
I little jammy at first but after 30 minutes the wine settled in and was quite nice. Big cherry in your face favors.
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10/18/2013 - diananm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking really well after a bit of air. Deep fruit, earthiness, long finish and savory nose. Sad it's the last one. Loving the SRH pinots.
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10/3/2013 - Isalasdad wrote: 91 Points
This is a well balanced wine. It has aromas and tastes of cherry and raspberry with a medium finish.
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9/5/2013 - SommTim Likes this wine: 91 Points
rich in black cherry, ripe raspberry. Acidity keeps flavors lively. 14.5 ABV nicely integrated, light tannic frame. Solid in the middle, with a smooth-textured finish
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4/20/2013 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened last night. Pretty light medium cranberry color. Medium legs. Delicate cherry blossom nose. Lovely flavors of ripe black cherry, earth, and spice. Decent long finish. A complete wine, well-balanced and lip-smacking good. 4-12-17-9: 92/100.
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4/18/2013 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium ruby in color, this Central Coast Pinot is rich in black cherry, allspice, ripe raspberry and black tea. Despite its ripeness, its acidity keeps the flavors lively and the alcohol (listed as 14.5%) is nicely integrated into a lightly tannic frame. Solid in the middle, it concludes with a smooth-textured, lingering finish. This is a very well-made Pinot which keeps its focus from start to finish. Enjoy it over the next five years. Drink now-2018.
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