Popped and poured. Near the end of the night so I didn't care to take notes but from memory I can say that this wine appeared to have been made with over-ripened fruit. Up front, there are decent flavors of candied red fruits.........but they quickly take on an intense, almost zinfandel-like flavor profile that finishes with heat...........which really doesn't work for me. However, fans of this style may enjoy the ripe fruit flavors much more than I did. Just don't expect an elegant Pinot when opening this one!
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Drank on a Mon. with ham, cheese and veggie omlets. Pretty damn good- I usually prefer Pinots from cooler climates, but this had nice red fruit and some floral aromas. Delicate on palate-not overly saturated. A little spice. Not really special, but nice, in a Monday kind of way.
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Ruby red, light wine with lots of mushroom and wet sock scents, a faint hint of strawberry. Fruit is overwhelmed but secondary notes. Maybe a bitt of brett. Some smoke and heat on the finish. Not too impressed. There are much better options at this pricepoint.
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6/8/2012 - SW2020 wrote: 88 Points
Light, some cherry, slight bitter aftertaste
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5/1/2012 - milpie wrote: 85 Points
tasted fine, but nothing special. not very fruity... more earthy.
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12/6/2009 - Delta wrote: 75 Points
a poor wine not worth the money
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9/1/2008 - *Vine* wrote: 84 Points
Popped and poured. Near the end of the night so I didn't care to take notes but from memory I can say that this wine appeared to have been made with over-ripened fruit. Up front, there are decent flavors of candied red fruits.........but they quickly take on an intense, almost zinfandel-like flavor profile that finishes with heat...........which really doesn't work for me. However, fans of this style may enjoy the ripe fruit flavors much more than I did. Just don't expect an elegant Pinot when opening this one!
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4/8/2008 - WE KNOW PINOT wrote:
Drank on a Mon. with ham, cheese and veggie omlets. Pretty damn good- I usually prefer Pinots from cooler climates, but this had nice red fruit and some floral aromas. Delicate on palate-not overly saturated. A little spice. Not really special, but nice, in a Monday kind of way.
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11/18/2007 - Pat & Jen B wrote: 80 Points
Agree with most other reviews. Not terrible, but certainly unremarkable at the same time. For the money, we probably wouldn't choose this again.
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9/16/2007 - Kahalu'u Bob wrote: 82 Points
Earthy, almost oily nose. Light in color, light on the palate, with a modest finish. Did not impress me for the money.
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8/26/2007 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 84 Points
Ruby red, light wine with lots of mushroom and wet sock scents, a faint hint of strawberry. Fruit is overwhelmed but secondary notes. Maybe a bitt of brett. Some smoke and heat on the finish. Not too impressed. There are much better options at this pricepoint.
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4/19/2007 - hutch wrote: 85 Points
AD trade show: Nice bright cherry and rasberry on the nose. Fairly boring, but at least it tastes like pinot... mid 80's
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4/6/2007 - prh wrote: 77 Points
Not Great. Not Bad. Just an easy drinking wine. Smokey finish tends to overpower the palette. Once opened for a bit, the flavors mellowed.
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12/29/2006 - Trev62 wrote: 86 Points
Good summer wine. Hints of strawberries makes it easy to drink. Not a wine to be taken seriously. Something to enjoy around the house.
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12/10/2006 - malper wrote:
light and a little fruity--good with a cheese appetizer
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11/28/2006 - fingers wrote: 76 Points
Not very good. Leather and mushroom dominate the fruit. Finish is just all alcohol. Does nothing but make a case for buying expensive Pinot.
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10/2/2006 - Tricone wrote:
Terrible. I ended up pouring it down the drain after only a few glasses.
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