This was a really pleasant surprise. Drinking well and At least for me, performing better than prior reviews. Dark purple color. Blackberry, dark cherry notes with a nice earthiness.
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Beautiful deep color and nice nose. Definitely needs decanting as it improved as the night went on and was - I dare say - better the second night as the tannins had almost completely dissipated and the deep red cherry flavor was prominent.
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Big pinot - classic for Russian River valley and particularly '09. Lots of fruit and drinking pretty well right now compared to other '09s pinots I've had recently.
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Dark and tasty. Nice balance and great mouthfeel. Low tannin. Good fruit. Probably at its prime right now. Doubtful it will developed any more with time. Drink up.
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Big pinot. Lots of intense red fruit dominate the palate... Too much for my preference. I enjoyed the same 09 terra de promissio bottle much more. This was not in balance, but was tasty and a crowd pleaser.
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Deep dark color for a Pinot Noir, ripe fruit on the nose. More rich fruit (berries & plums) on the palate leading to a crisp finish. Paired w/ pan roasted halibut, sweet potatoes/squash, and roasted vegetables.
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Had this with a filet. Decanted with a Venturi about 45 minutes.
Wonderful nose of black cherry and dark fruit. This Pinot is big and bold with soft tannins and a long smooth finish. It may get better, but it is a delightful wine now.
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Decanted about 20 minutes. Ruby red a color. Medium-full body. A big pinot. Got cherries up front drizzled in chocolate followed by some blueberry and than a long lemon, oak finish. Very nice.
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Tasted at the winery. Massive but still beautiful dark fruit profile. Powerful on the palate with high acid and maybe the most intense tannins I've had in a pinot. Leaves a mix of oak and bunches of dark fruit on the finish and disappates slowly into a espresso-like finish. Time in the bottle just may make this the best Lynmar I've had to date.
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I'll start by saying I've not been a fan of Lynmar pinots. This one is massive though. A huge huge wine that obviously needs some time to bring everything together, but there is lots of power here. Big dark fruit and strong tannins which need some time. I'd like to re-visit this in a few years.
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8/13/2022 - Sovinator Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was a really pleasant surprise. Drinking well and At least for me, performing better than prior reviews. Dark purple color. Blackberry, dark cherry notes with a nice earthiness.
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2/24/2017 - skerry wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful deep color and nice nose. Definitely needs decanting as it improved as the night went on and was - I dare say - better the second night as the tannins had almost completely dissipated and the deep red cherry flavor was prominent.
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1/6/2016 - flyboysql wrote: 90 Points
Medium dark. Nice fruity nose with hints of apple pie spice, cola. Dark cherry. Tasting nicely right now.
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12/19/2015 - alexandersford wrote: 90 Points
Big pinot - classic for Russian River valley and particularly '09. Lots of fruit and drinking pretty well right now compared to other '09s pinots I've had recently.
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6/22/2015 - Winokdub wrote: 90 Points
Dark and tasty. Nice balance and great mouthfeel. Low tannin. Good fruit. Probably at its prime right now. Doubtful it will developed any more with time. Drink up.
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8/20/2014 - JackieTreehorn wrote: 90 Points
Big pinot. Lots of intense red fruit dominate the palate... Too much for my preference. I enjoyed the same 09 terra de promissio bottle much more. This was not in balance, but was tasty and a crowd pleaser.
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6/8/2014 - bh4buffs Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep dark color for a Pinot Noir, ripe fruit on the nose. More rich fruit (berries & plums) on the palate leading to a crisp finish. Paired w/ pan roasted halibut, sweet potatoes/squash, and roasted vegetables.
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8/25/2012 - pete s. wrote: 92 Points
See previous note. Delicious, smooth, and full of dark fruit. Nicely integrated oak with balanced structure on the finish.
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3/11/2012 - TDud Likes this wine: 93 Points
Had this with a filet. Decanted with a Venturi about 45 minutes.
Wonderful nose of black cherry and dark fruit. This Pinot is big and bold with soft tannins and a long smooth finish. It may get better, but it is a delightful wine now.
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1/28/2012 - jwells wrote: 91 Points
Decanted about 20 minutes. Ruby red a color. Medium-full body. A big pinot. Got cherries up front drizzled in chocolate followed by some blueberry and than a long lemon, oak finish. Very nice.
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6/26/2011 - pete s. wrote: 92 Points
Tasted at the winery. Massive but still beautiful dark fruit profile. Powerful on the palate with high acid and maybe the most intense tannins I've had in a pinot. Leaves a mix of oak and bunches of dark fruit on the finish and disappates slowly into a espresso-like finish. Time in the bottle just may make this the best Lynmar I've had to date.
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5/8/2011 - hanratty21 Likes this wine: 90 Points
I'll start by saying I've not been a fan of Lynmar pinots. This one is massive though. A huge huge wine that obviously needs some time to bring everything together, but there is lots of power here. Big dark fruit and strong tannins which need some time. I'd like to re-visit this in a few years.
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