Similar to last note. This wine has lots of tannin and isn't even close to being on its last leg. Ran through an aerated then decanted an hour and a half. Big wine. Cab lovers PN. Got better with time as tannins mellowed out. Dark color, brooding PN with big and bold flavors. Nice vanilla accents with tons of subtle floral notes. This wine is not for everyone.
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We really enjoy this pinot, however I would say it has passed it’s prime, suggest you do not hold much longer, fruit is muted beyond what I would expect for this age of wine.
In what I would consider a perfect drinking window. Forest flow, dark cherry and some spice on the nose. Like liquid velvet in the mouth, great balance. On the larger side of pinot but not over the top. Well made. I suggest drinking now if you have any. Decanted 1 hour before consuming.
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Score is a composite of my 93 and wife's 96. Tracypyo nailed it, a Pinot for cab lovers. Supple tannins, but big and in-your-face. Tons of plum on the nose, even more on the palate. Not my kind of Pinot, but excellent wine nonetheless.
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Not sure what to compare this to. This is an in your face, super extracted Pinot. With 7 years of bottle age this could go another 5-7 years or more easily. This isn't a subtle Russian River Pinot, not even close. This is a tannic, strong Pinot but balanced. Very well made & Del Dotto style. Give this a try, I love it.
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I haven't had this wine for several years (the '06 vintage). Ordered off the wine list at Bouchon Bistro in Yountville. The '10 is very good to excellent. Clear dark garnet. Nose of black cherry, spice and vanilla. Lots of personality on the palate: cherry, baking spices, mild oak. Excellent length. Vibrant acidity. Sweet Pinot tannins.
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1/24/2018 - WineGuyDelMar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Similar to last note. This wine has lots of tannin and isn't even close to being on its last leg. Ran through an aerated then decanted an hour and a half. Big wine. Cab lovers PN. Got better with time as tannins mellowed out. Dark color, brooding PN with big and bold flavors. Nice vanilla accents with tons of subtle floral notes. This wine is not for everyone.
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1/4/2018 - JWH6 Likes this wine: 89 Points
We really enjoy this pinot, however I would say it has passed it’s prime, suggest you do not hold much longer, fruit is muted beyond what I would expect for this age of wine.
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7/31/2017 - bubbachumps wrote: 94 Points
In what I would consider a perfect drinking window. Forest flow, dark cherry and some spice on the nose. Like liquid velvet in the mouth, great balance. On the larger side of pinot but not over the top. Well made. I suggest drinking now if you have any. Decanted 1 hour before consuming.
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4/30/2017 - Vinobc wrote: 94 Points
Score is a composite of my 93 and wife's 96. Tracypyo nailed it, a Pinot for cab lovers. Supple tannins, but big and in-your-face. Tons of plum on the nose, even more on the palate. Not my kind of Pinot, but excellent wine nonetheless.
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3/19/2017 - WineGuyDelMar Likes this wine: 94 Points
Not sure what to compare this to. This is an in your face, super extracted Pinot. With 7 years of bottle age this could go another 5-7 years or more easily. This isn't a subtle Russian River Pinot, not even close. This is a tannic, strong Pinot but balanced.
Very well made & Del Dotto style. Give this a try, I love it.
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1/20/2015 - ldorf Likes this wine: 96 Points
Getting better every year.
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12/23/2014 - jennevans9 wrote: 92 Points
A beautifully big Pinot.
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5/4/2014 - Tom Myers Likes this wine: 93 Points
An amazing pinot from a winery known for bold reds. Highly recommend it.
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4/30/2014 - Tracypyo wrote: 93 Points
A very good Pinot for Cab lovers.
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10/21/2013 - Wink Likes this wine: 90 Points
I haven't had this wine for several years (the '06 vintage). Ordered off the wine list at Bouchon Bistro in Yountville. The '10 is very good to excellent. Clear dark garnet. Nose of black cherry, spice and vanilla. Lots of personality on the palate: cherry, baking spices, mild oak. Excellent length. Vibrant acidity. Sweet Pinot tannins.
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3/9/2013 - ldorf wrote: 94 Points
Full bodied Pinot with elegant finish. Deep ruby in color ... home run wine.
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10/13/2012 - ldorf wrote: 90 Points
Still young... but not overpowering. A more earthy pinot and very nice.
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