Prior bottle was a bit over two years ago and this wine continues to evolve positively. Red cherry, red raspberry, floral and vanilla notes on the nose. Medium bodied with red cherry upfront, bringing in black cherry through the middle and more raspberry notes than the 2013. Lightly tart red cherry, integrated spices along with acidity and minerals on the back and through the finish. Started off showing higher acidity and more red raspberry, but the longer it was open the more it came together. Complexity is as good as it will get, but the integration and balance should continue to improve with more time. Drinking very well now (with time), but given where the structural elements are, this wine has several years ahead of it at this level.
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Prior bottle was just over a year ago and my notes were essentially unchanged. Red cherry, floral and vanilla on the nose. Medium bodied with red cherry upfront and black cherry through the middle. The mid-body may be slightly more open and balanced than previously. Backside shows pleasantly tart red cherry notes, mixed with tannins and acidity. These qualities provide good contrast and nice structure. Finish is a touch more integrated than previously as well as a touch rounder. I don't foresee additional complexity with more time, but it should continue to open up as well as improve in balance and integration. Should be worth holding my last bottle until Fall 2020.
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Very pretty, refined Pinot. A bit of cola with good balanced acid. Black cherry, some dried herbs. Great mouthfeel and weight. A very nice, classy glass of wine. Drink or hold for 5+ years.
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Red cherry, floral (especially rose) and some vanilla notes on the nose (after it's been open a few hours). Medium bodied (13.8% ABV) and very nice within 30 minutes of opening. Bright red cherry upfront, backed with a deeper, rounder undercurrent of black cherry. The mid-body is both bright and round, with pleasant acidity providing contrast. Finish has impressive length with mineral notes, creamy, but balanced vanilla qualities and just enough tannin for backbone. As well as it showed tonight, has the structural elements and the fruit to continue to improve in terms of balance and integration. Given this showing, the single vineyard pinots are worth seeking out.
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Bright nose emphasizing cherries and mild floral herbs like lavender. Gorgeous ruby color and super silky mouth feel. Ripe cherry and strawberry flavored through the mid and finish. Wonderfully lighter Pinot exemplifying Sonoma Coast.
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Peay release party (Peay Vineyards, Sonoma): Floral and black cherries. Sweet cool fruit. Judicious oak. 30%. Lacing of sweetness from oak. Slight ripe peach. Very cool fruit. Great acid. Long.
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Hurried first-impressions of Peay (Flatiron, SF): Similar to the 2013 Pinot. A bit riper, with slightly more candied cherry (whole cluster / carbonic?). Seemed like the grapes were a bit riper here.
(I had limited time during this tasting so these are quick initial impressions.)
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11/30/2021 - MRichman wrote:
Very powerful, rich, full dark cherry cola fruit. A big pinot. Nice perfume, tar. Very good. Mature and drinking well now.
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10/29/2021 - ekirby Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still full of life, great balance and rich and full but in the right amount.
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12/13/2020 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 91 Points
Prior bottle was a bit over two years ago and this wine continues to evolve positively. Red cherry, red raspberry, floral and vanilla notes on the nose. Medium bodied with red cherry upfront, bringing in black cherry through the middle and more raspberry notes than the 2013. Lightly tart red cherry, integrated spices along with acidity and minerals on the back and through the finish. Started off showing higher acidity and more red raspberry, but the longer it was open the more it came together. Complexity is as good as it will get, but the integration and balance should continue to improve with more time. Drinking very well now (with time), but given where the structural elements are, this wine has several years ahead of it at this level.
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9/16/2019 - dfoertsch wrote:
Gift to frank Mitsch for MG
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11/14/2018 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 91 Points
Prior bottle was just over a year ago and my notes were essentially unchanged. Red cherry, floral and vanilla on the nose. Medium bodied with red cherry upfront and black cherry through the middle. The mid-body may be slightly more open and balanced than previously. Backside shows pleasantly tart red cherry notes, mixed with tannins and acidity. These qualities provide good contrast and nice structure. Finish is a touch more integrated than previously as well as a touch rounder. I don't foresee additional complexity with more time, but it should continue to open up as well as improve in balance and integration. Should be worth holding my last bottle until Fall 2020.
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10/5/2018 - MRichman wrote:
Very pretty, refined Pinot. A bit of cola with good balanced acid. Black cherry, some dried herbs. Great mouthfeel and weight. A very nice, classy glass of wine. Drink or hold for 5+ years.
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11/10/2017 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 91 Points
Red cherry, floral (especially rose) and some vanilla notes on the nose (after it's been open a few hours). Medium bodied (13.8% ABV) and very nice within 30 minutes of opening. Bright red cherry upfront, backed with a deeper, rounder undercurrent of black cherry. The mid-body is both bright and round, with pleasant acidity providing contrast. Finish has impressive length with mineral notes, creamy, but balanced vanilla qualities and just enough tannin for backbone. As well as it showed tonight, has the structural elements and the fruit to continue to improve in terms of balance and integration. Given this showing, the single vineyard pinots are worth seeking out.
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8/7/2016 - Kahnru12 wrote: 91 Points
Bright nose emphasizing cherries and mild floral herbs like lavender. Gorgeous ruby color and super silky mouth feel. Ripe cherry and strawberry flavored through the mid and finish. Wonderfully lighter Pinot exemplifying Sonoma Coast.
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5/14/2016 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 90 Points
Peay release party (Peay Vineyards, Sonoma): Floral and black cherries. Sweet cool fruit. Judicious oak. 30%. Lacing of sweetness from oak. Slight ripe peach. Very cool fruit. Great acid. Long.
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5/14/2016 - MRichman wrote:
Mineral. light weight with black cherry fruit, a bit of acidic dark tar. Long bright acid finish. A nice roundness and smoothness. Good.
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3/17/2016 - RajivAyyangar wrote:
Hurried first-impressions of Peay (Flatiron, SF): Similar to the 2013 Pinot. A bit riper, with slightly more candied cherry (whole cluster / carbonic?). Seemed like the grapes were a bit riper here.
(I had limited time during this tasting so these are quick initial impressions.)
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