Drinking beautifully at this point and still poised for the long run. Gorgeous red fruit with some deeper notes as well. Not as masculine as other Roar Pisoni's I have had but perfect balance and integration for sure at this juncture. Long lasting finish and just flawless in every aspect.
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Decanted for an hour then consumed over the next three. Delicious. Each sip delivers elegance and purity then a sense of sadness when the final dribble is poured.
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Just a stellar Pinot from one of the preeminent vineyards and one of my favorite producers. Nice red fruits initially, including strawberry and cherry notes. It begins to emerge further giving additional hints of baking spice and some dark plums. Impeccable balance and structure. It is powerful but also exudes elegance and finesse. This has continued to integrate and evolve in a positive direction and indicates it will still benefit from additional time and patience. Hard to keep my hands off now however.
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Deep ruby in color and full bodied. On the nose, there is a pronounced intensity of dark cherries, strawberry jam with hints of leather. This is a big, juicy Pinot that is incredibly balanced. The finish is long with notes of dark cherries, oak and tobacco. Although this wine is young, it is approachable. It is developing and will continue to improve in the bottle over the next 5 - 7 years.
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The flagship of the Roar Pinot Noir lineup for me. Beautiful dark fruit with palate coating appeal delivered on a smooth, velvety frame. Still with ample acidity to bring lift and life to the bottle. Great quality of fruit is the showcase and blackberry, dark cherry and black plum are evident. Mouthfilling and enticing, makes you ache for the next sip. Top notch offering.
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The wine has medium intensity with a ruby color. On the nose, it's clean, there are notes of red cherries, strawberry jam, cloves w/ hints of tobacco. On the palate, the fruit shines with great balance of acid and tannins. The finish is long. This wine is outstanding and will continue to develop and improve with age.
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Outstanding Pinot Noir with beautiful weight and density. Gorgeous red and black fruit intermingled with ripe plum, blackberry and touches of spice. Outstanding mouth feel with silkiness with perfect heft. Just a delight now but clearly will evolve over time. Purity of fruit currently on display, yet very integrated already. Great effort.
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Big boy pinot. but balanced. fruit is dominant now, but doesn't stand out. This is a well made pinot that has grace, balance, and I would guess longevity. I will buy more.
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12/27/2023 - ARiverofPisoni wrote: 91 Points
Plenty of bright fruit and tannins. Didn’t feel like an “old” CA Pinot.
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11/20/2021 - JS199 wrote: 94 Points
Gorgeous Pinot with that Pisoni power.
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10/26/2020 - jreiner@me.com wrote: 93 Points
Aging beautifully!
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4/1/2020 - norsktorsk Likes this wine: 94 Points
loved it.
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12/18/2019 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking beautifully at this point and still poised for the long run. Gorgeous red fruit with some deeper notes as well. Not as masculine as other Roar Pisoni's I have had but perfect balance and integration for sure at this juncture. Long lasting finish and just flawless in every aspect.
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10/12/2019 - jeagle wrote: 94 Points
Decanted for an hour then consumed over the next three. Delicious. Each sip delivers elegance and purity then a sense of sadness when the final dribble is poured.
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6/16/2019 - JS199 wrote: 94 Points
Great juice with lots of potential. The Pisoni vineyard is the best in Ca. 93-95
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12/18/2018 - shaferguy91 wrote: 92 Points
1 hour decant.
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11/25/2018 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 94 Points
Just a stellar Pinot from one of the preeminent vineyards and one of my favorite producers. Nice red fruits initially, including strawberry and cherry notes. It begins to emerge further giving additional hints of baking spice and some dark plums. Impeccable balance and structure. It is powerful but also exudes elegance and finesse. This has continued to integrate and evolve in a positive direction and indicates it will still benefit from additional time and patience. Hard to keep my hands off now however.
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11/6/2018 - shaferguy91 wrote: 93 Points
Decanted 1 hour.
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7/29/2018 - GLum Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep ruby in color and full bodied. On the nose, there is a pronounced intensity of dark cherries, strawberry jam with hints of leather. This is a big, juicy Pinot that is incredibly balanced. The finish is long with notes of dark cherries, oak and tobacco. Although this wine is young, it is approachable. It is developing and will continue to improve in the bottle over the next 5 - 7 years.
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4/18/2018 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 94 Points
The flagship of the Roar Pinot Noir lineup for me. Beautiful dark fruit with palate coating appeal delivered on a smooth, velvety frame. Still with ample acidity to bring lift and life to the bottle. Great quality of fruit is the showcase and blackberry, dark cherry and black plum are evident. Mouthfilling and enticing, makes you ache for the next sip. Top notch offering.
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3/31/2018 - GLum Likes this wine: 94 Points
The wine has medium intensity with a ruby color. On the nose, it's clean, there are notes of red cherries, strawberry jam, cloves w/ hints of tobacco. On the palate, the fruit shines with great balance of acid and tannins. The finish is long. This wine is outstanding and will continue to develop and improve with age.
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11/6/2017 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 94 Points
Outstanding Pinot Noir with beautiful weight and density. Gorgeous red and black fruit intermingled with ripe plum, blackberry and touches of spice. Outstanding mouth feel with silkiness with perfect heft. Just a delight now but clearly will evolve over time. Purity of fruit currently on display, yet very integrated already. Great effort.
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5/26/2017 - Edclr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Big boy pinot. but balanced. fruit is dominant now, but doesn't stand out. This is a well made pinot that has grace, balance, and I would guess longevity. I will buy more.
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4/9/2017 - putter520 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Balanced, great acid and fruit, good medium finish
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