Still has a good fruit hit with raspberry and cherry, but they don't last long. Good cola across mid-palate, and then a pretty sharp acidity that fades decently. Not much tannin at this point, if it ever had much. Generally mellow and a bit austere, which is good for 10 years old and probably not what it was like new.
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We received one of these in a wine club shipment. I was so impressed with it that I ordered a case. The pinot vines on this Beckstoffer property have since been taken out in order to plant another varietal. This is as good as Pinot gets.
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It has a spicy exotic nose with baked cinnamon and pepper, with a hint of vanilla. Great poise and balance in the mouth. Lots of cola and raspberries on the palette. The weight of this wine is perfection. This is a wonderful pinot. I'm going back to scoop up some more...
Updated - 02/23: Since found out that this is the last vintage of this particular wine. The winery ripped up the vines. If you can find some out there, grab em!!
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4/14/2018 - underwds wrote: 91 Points
Still has a good fruit hit with raspberry and cherry, but they don't last long. Good cola across mid-palate, and then a pretty sharp acidity that fades decently. Not much tannin at this point, if it ever had much. Generally mellow and a bit austere, which is good for 10 years old and probably not what it was like new.
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12/3/2017 - ratmice wrote:
Verified in cellar inventory 12/3/2017
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7/26/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote:
IPNC Lunches and Dinners; 7/26/2013-7/27/2013 (McMinnville OR): Extremely fat and forward with a lush nose and palate that came across as slightly top-heavy to me today. Ultra New world in style.
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4/14/2013 - JHalvorson wrote:
We received one of these in a wine club shipment. I was so impressed with it that I ordered a case. The pinot vines on this Beckstoffer property have since been taken out in order to plant another varietal. This is as good as Pinot gets.
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3/9/2013 - comlaw Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very smooth, well balanced wine. Ready to drink now. Not much aging potential.
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1/13/2013 - kenthargis wrote: 96 Points
This was excellent. Had all the wonderful flavors a CA Pinot should. Rich, long finish. Would definitely recommend this juice from old vines.
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10/16/2012 - TheDarkPrince Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wifey and I agreed on 92 pts for this bad-boy.
It has a spicy exotic nose with baked cinnamon and pepper, with a hint of vanilla. Great poise and balance in the mouth. Lots of cola and raspberries on the palette. The weight of this wine is perfection. This is a wonderful pinot. I'm going back to scoop up some more...
Updated - 02/23: Since found out that this is the last vintage of this particular wine. The winery ripped up the vines. If you can find some out there, grab em!!
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6/27/2012 - wineguy1968 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nice old world flavors...earthy, smoky, savory
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