Probably has evolved some based on the notes, I don't get as much fruit although there is some sour cherry; touch of bacon, medium body, smooth and a bit Burgundian but not as rich as it could be for the price tag.
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Wine was properly stored from purchase upon release from winery until consumed. Immediate beautiful pinot bouquet. Lovely fruit and, later, perfume. Balanced, with hints of good oak.
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Raspberry, dark cherry, herbs, and red berries on the nose. Very concentrated on the palate with cherry and red berry notes. Medium acidity and long finish. Clearly new word pinot and I like Joseph Phelps' newer style (after 2012) better, but still a great wine.
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Quite tasty, lots of black cherry and cola notes to enjoy. Some earthy notes also. Has very slight effervesce on the palette that some may call a flaw but I find OK
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Not as good as I rated at winery. Maybe some bottle variation. A little bitterness on the palate, medium finish, not much complexity. A drinkable wine, but not special.
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Clear dark ruby. Nose of strawberry, spice, and vanilla. Ripe, juicy palate of cherry, strawberry, and vanilla. Excellent length. Delicious acidity. A well-made wine that is drinking well tonight. My only criticism: it is a bit simple.
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Nose is expressive toast and cocoa. Smells like a chocolate torte. Palate is bitter not showing any fruit. Cocoa nibs, some fig. Has a medium finish showing only minerals. Nose and palate are totally opposite. Tasted at the winery.
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Tasted at Joseph Phelps (Freestone): Beautiful nose of red berries (red currant, strawberries), some herbs, licorice, minerality and some earth. Medium+ bodied with medium acidity and medium tannin. Great length. This is a very complex and beautiful Pinot and has the stuffing to age for quite a few years.
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Decanted, let it evolve in glass for a while. Aromas evolved from initial raspberry, cinnamon, blueberry, violets, vanilla toward a darker mix - blackberry, fig, black cherry, plum, rose, coffee, chocolate, anise. In addition, on the palate, the minerality stands out, and some savory spice. Light ruby color, almost a bit cloudy. Medium body, high acidity; tannins build over time to medium; long finish with the minerality and tart fruit. It definitely took some time for this to round out and reach nirvana. Very similar to the 2010 Pastorale in the layers of fruit, spice, minerality. I like the Pastorale a tad more, but this is quite nice.
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10/13/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine: 88 Points
Tannins very smooth . Black/blue berries and spices
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11/28/2019 - Thief Likes this wine: 92 Points
Red and black cherry, balanced, softened tannins.
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12/10/2017 - ddingley Likes this wine: 90 Points
Probably has evolved some based on the notes, I don't get as much fruit although there is some sour cherry; touch of bacon, medium body, smooth and a bit Burgundian but not as rich as it could be for the price tag.
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9/22/2017 - rhanke wrote: 91 Points
Enjoyed. Nice aroma. Raspberry.
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7/9/2017 - Swekman wrote: 92 Points
Clove, anise, cherries, and cedar make up the nose of this Pinot. The finish is super smooth with light tannins - very good.
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3/18/2017 - Ecoenophile Likes this wine: 91 Points
Improved as it warmed up a bit. Nice raspberry fruits; crisp with good residual acidity. Worked well with horseradish encrusted salmon dinner.
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3/4/2017 - Bottledrainer Likes this wine: 88 Points
The color has faded as has some of the fruit. Still good but I would drink up this vintage if you still have any.
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1/15/2017 - Wine_Bear Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wine was properly stored from purchase upon release from winery until consumed.
Immediate beautiful pinot bouquet. Lovely fruit and, later, perfume. Balanced, with hints of good oak.
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11/21/2016 - shellylowen Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth, sweet cherries, medium finish, good acidity.
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11/4/2016 - Empirate wrote: 79 Points
Surprised this was out of balance. Didn't finish, kept for cooking (made a nice pan sauce for filet mignon on the second day).
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10/30/2016 - Alro Likes this wine: 90 Points
easy drinker with depth and complexity. bigger than normal Pinot.
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9/10/2016 - HueBreCellars wrote: flawed
This bottle was possibly spoiled, but our cork snapped and dropped into the bottle and we were unable to salvage it to truly know.
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12/25/2015 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 92 Points
Raspberry, dark cherry, herbs, and red berries on the nose. Very concentrated on the palate with cherry and red berry notes. Medium acidity and long finish. Clearly new word pinot and I like Joseph Phelps' newer style (after 2012) better, but still a great wine.
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12/15/2015 - ewisor wrote: 89 Points
Quite tasty, lots of black cherry and cola notes to enjoy. Some earthy notes also. Has very slight effervesce on the palette that some may call a flaw but I find OK
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7/11/2015 - kcp Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cranberry tart. Medium/light body, good lift. Lithe, but not compelling.
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7/5/2015 - gew71walsh wrote: 86 Points
Not as good as I rated at winery. Maybe some bottle variation. A little bitterness on the palate, medium finish, not much complexity. A drinkable wine, but not special.
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5/2/2015 - Wink Likes this wine: 90 Points
Clear dark ruby. Nose of strawberry, spice, and vanilla. Ripe, juicy palate of cherry, strawberry, and vanilla. Excellent length. Delicious acidity. A well-made wine that is drinking well tonight. My only criticism: it is a bit simple.
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10/18/2014 - AlexHop wrote:
Nose is expressive toast and cocoa. Smells like a chocolate torte. Palate is bitter not showing any fruit. Cocoa nibs, some fig. Has a medium finish showing only minerals. Nose and palate are totally opposite. Tasted at the winery.
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10/17/2014 - Magnum Bill wrote: 89 Points
Strawberry nose with noticeable acid and a solid finish. But it's too hot and cola-like to deserve a top score.
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8/11/2014 - gew71walsh wrote: 89 Points
Drank at winery. Well balanced with raspberry on nose. This can use a little more time.
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7/15/2014 - Pcrage wrote: 84 Points
Agree with cullens...cola plus some must on nose. Flat finish. Mediocre at best but drinkable.
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3/10/2014 - NostraBacchus Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tasted at Joseph Phelps (Freestone): Beautiful nose of red berries (red currant, strawberries), some herbs, licorice, minerality and some earth. Medium+ bodied with medium acidity and medium tannin. Great length. This is a very complex and beautiful Pinot and has the stuffing to age for quite a few years.
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2/27/2014 - Cullens wrote: 87 Points
Overwhelming cola taste
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1/24/2014 - Jpao wrote:
At whistler
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12/31/2013 - sgatti1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
I'm a much bigger fan of their cabs. Good color and nose. Not a great finish.
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12/5/2013 - Bottledrainer wrote: 89 Points
Not as good as I remembered. A decent Pinot but at this price point there are better examples.
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9/2/2013 - budh wrote:
Decanted, let it evolve in glass for a while. Aromas evolved from initial raspberry, cinnamon, blueberry, violets, vanilla toward a darker mix - blackberry, fig, black cherry, plum, rose, coffee, chocolate, anise. In addition, on the palate, the minerality stands out, and some savory spice. Light ruby color, almost a bit cloudy. Medium body, high acidity; tannins build over time to medium; long finish with the minerality and tart fruit. It definitely took some time for this to round out and reach nirvana. Very similar to the 2010 Pastorale in the layers of fruit, spice, minerality. I like the Pastorale a tad more, but this is quite nice.
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8/9/2013 - grafighter Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wine tasting at Joseph Phelps Winery. Good quality pinot.
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8/3/2013 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 87 Points
Medium dark cherry red color; ripe cranberry, oak nose; ripe cranberry, oak, green herb palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 87+ points
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