Table side notes are limited, but this wine is clearly worthy of a few nice words. A lovely RRV Pinot Noir, proving once again, that wines from a good vintage and a good producer can age beautifully. Wine was stored in a cool cellar since release. No need to decant, but would have, if served at home.
I believe 2010 was a kind year for Sonoma with reasonably warmish weather and the right amount of rain. From memory, this vintage was a rich year with inviting round tannins.
Last tasted on 9/22/18. This bottle retains a nice red color, which for a 12-year-old Pinot Noir, is both surprising and a good sign. Not as bold as last time, as one would expect; yet flavors remain rich and enjoyable. Nose and palate are so smooth with fully integrated flavors and elements. Less spice and oak in the glass tonight, but the flavors of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry are present and remain rich. No cola element – just like 2018. Perhaps a bit of mahogany(?) this evening. This wine is still in it’s prime and wonderful to drink; however, I would consume over the next couple of years. Rating increased to 93 given how nicely the wine has developed.
(Served with coriander crusted duck breast on a bed of farro. Mushrooms on the side.)
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Table side notes are limited. Stored in cool cellar since release. Overall, quite nice. The wine was richly colored and indicative of a wine that is in full stride. Noted an cinnamon spiciness in the nose on the palate, which could reflect some oak coming through along with a bunch of interesting berry flavors. Quite rich with lots of strawberry raspberry elements. Reminded me of Santa Cruz Pinot Noir, given full-bodied nature of the wine. No cola element. Drink now with big foods or age further to accompany delicate dishes. Nice.
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Nose has light spice and underbrush. Palate is strawberries, raspberries and crisp red cherry with a creaminess that is wonderfully juxtaposed against crackling acidity. The languid finish is juicy and mouthwatering. A wonderful food wine.
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12/23/2022 - John Dunlap Likes this wine: 93 Points
Table side notes are limited, but this wine is clearly worthy of a few nice words. A lovely RRV Pinot Noir, proving once again, that wines from a good vintage and a good producer can age beautifully. Wine was stored in a cool cellar since release. No need to decant, but would have, if served at home.
I believe 2010 was a kind year for Sonoma with reasonably warmish weather and the right amount of rain. From memory, this vintage was a rich year with inviting round tannins.
Last tasted on 9/22/18. This bottle retains a nice red color, which for a 12-year-old Pinot Noir, is both surprising and a good sign. Not as bold as last time, as one would expect; yet flavors remain rich and enjoyable. Nose and palate are so smooth with fully integrated flavors and elements. Less spice and oak in the glass tonight, but the flavors of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry are present and remain rich. No cola element – just like 2018. Perhaps a bit of mahogany(?) this evening. This wine is still in it’s prime and wonderful to drink; however, I would consume over the next couple of years. Rating increased to 93 given how nicely the wine has developed.
(Served with coriander crusted duck breast on a bed of farro. Mushrooms on the side.)
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12/12/2020 - Winokdub wrote: 92 Points
Very impressed with this. Great nose. & fruit though aged and nice acid. Yum
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8/16/2019 - ScottGoodwin wrote:
Corked
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4/28/2019 - 1997cobalt Likes this wine: 93 Points
So smooth and finishes with a long pleasant slightly acidic taste. Still full of freshness. Great stuff.
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9/22/2018 - John Dunlap Likes this wine: 92 Points
Table side notes are limited. Stored in cool cellar since release. Overall, quite nice. The wine was richly colored and indicative of a wine that is in full stride. Noted an cinnamon spiciness in the nose on the palate, which could reflect some oak coming through along with a bunch of interesting berry flavors. Quite rich with lots of strawberry raspberry elements. Reminded me of Santa Cruz Pinot Noir, given full-bodied nature of the wine. No cola element. Drink now with big foods or age further to accompany delicate dishes. Nice.
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4/19/2015 - ScottGoodwin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nose has light spice and underbrush. Palate is strawberries, raspberries and crisp red cherry with a creaminess that is wonderfully juxtaposed against crackling acidity. The languid finish is juicy and mouthwatering. A wonderful food wine.
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10/4/2014 - JSPuskar Likes this wine:
Spice, light fruit - strawberries, very pleasant. I like this wine.
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