2011 vintage, which I tasted a year ago. Some fruit has faded. What remains is still bright and fresh. Underripe cherry/strawberry, Asian spice, loamy/earthy undertone. On the palette is faded fruit and a strong acid backbone.
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I’m drinking from PnP. This wine has held up well. Tanzer’s 2013 review largely holds. There’s an overt loamy core to the nose now, with an iron/blood element, and a bitter vegetal aroma. The fruit has faded faster than the acid. A light dusting of tannin followed by a medium length finish.
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Was a bit skeptical Ehren Jordan's wines could really go some distance but took the risk many years ago. The 2009 Keefer was a great piece of evidence, and this wine nailed it. No question. Dusty dark rose color with a medium clear rim. Cherries, raspberries, and herbs on the nose. Nice savory notes on the mid-palate, restrained acidity, and fully resolved tannins. 20-30 second finish. I'm sold. Great value in an age when great Burgs are out of price range-- drink Failla instead. Failla- may you always remain obscure and accessible!
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Sour cherry, sage and wild berry on the nose; sour black cherry dominates the palate. Some of the same characteristics as more expensive Sonoma Coast luminaries (K-B, Hirsch), but lacks their depth and complexity. Good QPR.
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IPNC Seminars (McMinnville OR): Tasting. Forward red cherry aromas and flavors. Slightly fat on palate. Slight sweet spice on nose, less so on palate. Good fruit, slightly flabby on finish, so best to drink young.
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Given notes below opened a few hours before dinner but did not decant. Baking spice, cherry, pumpkin spice on the nose. On palate, cherry, black cherry, tart cherry, and mineral with touch of earthiness - medium body, high acidity & very long finish - reminds me of a 1er Cru Burgundy from a warm vintage - my favorite Pinot of the week. 93+ Would buy again -
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Purchased in Aviara on vacation. Loads of sour cherry. Normally, I really like fruit forward wine but I Thought this was a monolithic without much complexity. Enjoyable and good for what it is but I wouldn't buy multiples.
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Very disappointed- normally killer juice. Perhaps it did not open or it just did not hold up to the first pinot = Clemens. Heavier body and the fruit was not present or lengthy. Not wife's favorite tonite.
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6/20/2021 - yaCellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
2011 vintage, which I tasted a year ago. Some fruit has faded. What remains is still bright and fresh. Underripe cherry/strawberry, Asian spice, loamy/earthy undertone. On the palette is faded fruit and a strong acid backbone.
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5/8/2020 - yaCellar Likes this wine: 92 Points
I’m drinking from PnP. This wine has held up well. Tanzer’s 2013 review largely holds. There’s an overt loamy core to the nose now, with an iron/blood element, and a bitter vegetal aroma. The fruit has faded faster than the acid. A light dusting of tannin followed by a medium length finish.
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3/17/2019 - Jonny d Likes this wine: 94 Points
Was a bit skeptical Ehren Jordan's wines could really go some distance but took the risk many years ago. The 2009 Keefer was a great piece of evidence, and this wine nailed it. No question. Dusty dark rose color with a medium clear rim. Cherries, raspberries, and herbs on the nose. Nice savory notes on the mid-palate, restrained acidity, and fully resolved tannins. 20-30 second finish. I'm sold. Great value in an age when great Burgs are out of price range-- drink Failla instead. Failla- may you always remain obscure and accessible!
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9/2/2016 - Edclr Likes this wine: 92 Points
way too young...but I needed a Failla fix. IT needs another few years to mature. But it's the oldest Failla I have...Cant keep my hands off it.
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7/13/2016 - CWilliam wrote:
beautiful. paired great with grilled MonkFish. 92-93 range.
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1/25/2016 - rebs1 wrote: 92 Points
same note from 8/26/15 except the heat wasn't present.
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8/26/2015 - rebs1 wrote: 91 Points
Raspberry, tart cherry on the palate. nice acidity on the finish. a little hot, otherwise would have been 92+
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8/23/2015 - Vinum Bellator Likes this wine: 91 Points
Agree with previous tasters - only thing I would add is that this wine improved significantly with age.
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1/3/2015 - vino_per_tutti Likes this wine: 90 Points
Sour cherry, sage and wild berry on the nose; sour black cherry dominates the palate. Some of the same characteristics as more expensive Sonoma Coast luminaries (K-B, Hirsch), but lacks their depth and complexity. Good QPR.
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11/20/2014 - ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 88 Points
Very pleasant wine, a good deal of fruit present. Nothing overly complex, but a good crowd pleaser.
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9/7/2014 - wendyinwlv wrote: 90 Points
Very nice, smooth cherry flavors. Went well with the Mediterranean food we had
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4/23/2014 - Stockhausen wrote: 81 Points
Nice enough. Bright fruits, low tannin, higher acid than most pinots we like.
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3/22/2014 - unrelenting wrote: 92 Points
Highly-structured for Central Coast Pinot. hedonistic, Sea Smoke-like. Top notch
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1/4/2014 - jon_goodman1 wrote: 92 Points
great balance. Nice balance of acid and good fruits. Could drink now or in 1-2 years. Glad i have more in the cellar
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1/2/2014 - Redrunners Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid pinot - but not as good as 2009 fort Ross I had last year.
Solid fruit, but a little monolithic and lacking in complexity - cherry, cola, vanilla and spice.
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1/1/2014 - tbyun wrote: 86 Points
@ saison. clean, medium body, easy to drink, fruity
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7/26/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote:
IPNC Seminars (McMinnville OR): Tasting. Forward red cherry aromas and flavors. Slightly fat on palate. Slight sweet spice on nose, less so on palate. Good fruit, slightly flabby on finish, so best to drink young.
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5/26/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright cherry fruit, with a sleek, silky, texture.
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5/10/2013 - CWilliam wrote: 93 Points
Given notes below opened a few hours before dinner but did not decant. Baking spice, cherry, pumpkin spice on the nose. On palate, cherry, black cherry, tart cherry, and mineral with touch of earthiness - medium body, high acidity & very long finish - reminds me of a 1er Cru Burgundy from a warm vintage - my favorite Pinot of the week. 93+ Would buy again -
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5/4/2013 - ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 89 Points
Young, a bit tight, but has tremendous potential. Needs to age at least another two years before pulling the cork again.
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4/23/2013 - vinovin wrote: 89 Points
Bern's weekend. Pinot opened up after about 30 minutes. Nice fruit and long finish.
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3/29/2013 - Brsed wrote: 87 Points
Purchased in Aviara on vacation. Loads of sour cherry. Normally, I really like fruit forward wine but I Thought this was a monolithic without much complexity. Enjoyable and good for what it is but I wouldn't buy multiples.
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3/10/2013 - defnefferson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really well-balanced bottle of pinot noir with moderate complexity, good acidity, and nice red fruit flavors.
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3/3/2013 - wineo11 wrote: 90 Points
Good wine. Decanted for an hour and it opened up very nicely. Great QPR wine. Would buy again.
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3/2/2013 - MattMauldin wrote: 91 Points
World Of Pinot Noir Grand Tasting- 3/2; 3/2/2013-3/4/2013 (Shell Beach, CA): Notes of pine-forest, tea, earth, and fig/cherry red fruit. Richly balanced and fine & elegant throughout. Lingering finish. Very nice.
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2/16/2013 - vinovin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very disappointed- normally killer juice. Perhaps it did not open or it just did not hold up to the first pinot = Clemens. Heavier body and the fruit was not present or lengthy. Not wife's favorite tonite.
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1/31/2013 - Peachyo52 wrote: 90 Points
Ripe cherry. Firm acidity that provides a good balance. Decent medium finish. Not bad for the QPR.
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1/30/2013 - Griffin5416 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great Pinot. Well balanced, not too sweet. Great QPR. Wish i had more.
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