Upon opening the bottle the oak was quite overbearing. It made me wonder why I had purchased this wine from the wine tasting. As time progressed the oak subsided to a large extent, which probably explains it. The wine tasted at the winery probably had been open for a few hours and gave it time to release the undesirables. Pinot should not have oak that stands out in my book. There can be hints of the influence, but one should have trouble finding clear indications on the nose or palate.
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2/13/2016 - up4wine wrote: 86 Points
Good Santa Cruz Pinot.
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4/2/2014 - vinofan2 Likes this wine: 83 Points
Blueberry & raspberry aromas. Raspberry, eucalypt, & fennel notes with slightly tart aftertaste. Full palate of flavors but lighter-colored Pinot.
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2/28/2014 - up4wine wrote: 86 Points
Upon opening the bottle the oak was quite overbearing. It made me wonder why I had purchased this wine from the wine tasting. As time progressed the oak subsided to a large extent, which probably explains it. The wine tasted at the winery probably had been open for a few hours and gave it time to release the undesirables. Pinot should not have oak that stands out in my book. There can be hints of the influence, but one should have trouble finding clear indications on the nose or palate.
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