This bottle was definitely showing some age. Dull ruby wine with brick on the edges. The nose was muted with cherry and a medicinal note. In the mouth, tastes of cherry and a very faint hint of oak. More of the same on the short finish. Suspect that the bottle was not stored under acceptable condition, and was served at someone else's party.
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Taste somewhat weak but went well with chix cacciatore. For the price went well with the dinner but not very full bodied. Smell of spice and pepper (slight).
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Long legs in glass. Very evident heat both on nose and mouth. Too young. Aromas of raspberry jam and cumin. Good acidity in mouth, with flavors of plum. Very oaky and long finish.
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It smells like pinot. It tastes like pinot. It feels like pinot. But nothing else. There's not much besides cherry and cola notes. One dimensional, straight forward, light body. A few days ago I had La Crema Pinot Noir and it was definitely worth $5 more. Nothing really wrong with this wine but there's a lack of originality, definition and identity in this wine. For a $10 pinot it's not bad, it just isn't great.
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Couleur pâle, comme tout bon pinot qui se respecte. Nez intéressant, d'intensité un peu plus élevée que la moyenne. Il pinote davantage que bien des vins vendus à ce prix. Fleurs, pain grillé, épices douces et cerises se partagent la palette des arômes. La bouche, quoique relativement gouleyante, manque un peu de souplesse, et ses saveurs (un peu moins complexes qu'au nez) sont davantages expressives qu'en laisserait croire le nez. Ce n'est pas un vin à conserver longtemps. 1 an ou 2 de plus au maximum.
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Nothing to remember. For the first second I thought it had potential as started nicely but quickly got weak in the middle with a short, harsh finish. Just not a whole lot going on. Not for me for PN.
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4/8/2012 - Redrunners wrote: 84 Points
Not great, not horrible. Probably a little past its prime.
Wouldn't buy again.
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12/24/2010 - The Kokopelli wrote: 84 Points
This bottle was definitely showing some age. Dull ruby wine with brick on the edges. The nose was muted with cherry and a medicinal note. In the mouth, tastes of cherry and a very faint hint of oak. More of the same on the short finish. Suspect that the bottle was not stored under acceptable condition, and was served at someone else's party.
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1/3/2009 - streykatt wrote: 80 Points
Taste somewhat weak but went well with chix cacciatore. For the price went well with the dinner but not very full bodied. Smell of spice and pepper (slight).
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9/14/2008 - Cobbster wrote: 79 Points
Nose is shows moss, earth and a hint of spice. Palate is more bell pepper than fruit.
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3/29/2008 - jagangjee wrote: 81 Points
Very average bottle of wine, tones of cherries but nothing special about this Pinot.
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7/20/2007 - Capt M wrote: 80 Points
Long legs in glass. Very evident heat both on nose and mouth. Too young. Aromas of raspberry jam and cumin. Good acidity in mouth, with flavors of plum. Very oaky and long finish.
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4/27/2007 - tommyvernieri wrote: 87 Points
This was a great smooth light wine with soft berry flavors.
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3/16/2007 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 84 Points
It smells like pinot. It tastes like pinot. It feels like pinot. But nothing else. There's not much besides cherry and cola notes. One dimensional, straight forward, light body. A few days ago I had La Crema Pinot Noir and it was definitely worth $5 more. Nothing really wrong with this wine but there's a lack of originality, definition and identity in this wine. For a $10 pinot it's not bad, it just isn't great.
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2/23/2007 - Partenaire wrote: 87 Points
Couleur pâle, comme tout bon pinot qui se respecte. Nez intéressant, d'intensité un peu plus élevée que la moyenne. Il pinote davantage que bien des vins vendus à ce prix. Fleurs, pain grillé, épices douces et cerises se partagent la palette des arômes. La bouche, quoique relativement gouleyante, manque un peu de souplesse, et ses saveurs (un peu moins complexes qu'au nez) sont davantages expressives qu'en laisserait croire le nez. Ce n'est pas un vin à conserver longtemps. 1 an ou 2 de plus au maximum.
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2/2/2007 - 3dvw wrote: 80 Points
eh. Not worth the price.
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1/20/2007 - roxon wrote: 85 Points
color - light ruby, not opaque
taste - various spices, earthy
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11/29/2006 - tootall419 wrote: 82 Points
Just getting into Pinot Noir. Was decent for the price
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11/22/2006 - TOJW wrote: 80 Points
Generally unremarkable. Some nice spice.
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10/26/2006 - blue wrote:
simple, alot of spice
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9/28/2006 - Maverick wrote: 80 Points
Nothing to remember. For the first second I thought it had potential as started nicely but quickly got weak in the middle with a short, harsh finish. Just not a whole lot going on. Not for me for PN.
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9/23/2006 - mcdonst1 wrote: 75 Points
It wasn't bad, but it won't be remembered at all. Don't waste the $10. Tried to give it a day to breath, but it wasn't happening.
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8/12/2006 - noofie2 wrote: 81 Points
Uninteresting at this time. Perhaps too young and simple, but seemed very blah to me.
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6/28/2006 - vinodave wrote: 80 Points
OK everyday PN
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5/9/2006 - hilgi wrote: 85 Points
Since this wine is so new I didn't expect much complexity but it tastes good. Nice fruit with a bit of spice.
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