Smoky, tobacco and cherry nose. Rich, ripe palate with plenty of tannic grip, black cherry, hint of spice and (dare I say) a mineral note. Good length although not subtle in its flavours. Cries out for food - I am drinking by itself as my girlfriend bakes fish in the oven (not a great match). The quality shines through however, although this looks to me to be a younger drinker.
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This is the only sub $20 Pinot I'll buy and on sale for around $16. Going to a party with beer drinks? Bring this and you won't have to rip the kitchen apart looking for a broken corkscrew as it's a twist off. Dark maroon color with a smoke note. Rich dark fruit and medium plus weight. Fruit forward and flavorful. Hey, it works.
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North Canyon and Fiddlestix Vineyards. Lyric undergoes open-top fermentation with extended time on the skins and is then aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. Aromas show a mix of strawberry raspberry and cherry fruits with light smoke, baking spice, cardamom as well as a kiss of oak. The palate reveals fleshy textures, juicy acidity and long flavors that showcase red fruits, smoke, spice, florals, and oak. The finish lingers with intensity.
Ripe and smoky profile. Lots of dark fruit and tasty, oak spice supported by an adequately balanced, richly textured, full bodied frame. Solid and good bang for the buck.
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5/28/2020 - Rbenton Likes this wine:
Good value
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1/25/2020 - RieslingFanatic Likes this wine: 88 Points
Smoky, tobacco and cherry nose. Rich, ripe palate with plenty of tannic grip, black cherry, hint of spice and (dare I say) a mineral note. Good length although not subtle in its flavours. Cries out for food - I am drinking by itself as my girlfriend bakes fish in the oven (not a great match). The quality shines through however, although this looks to me to be a younger drinker.
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1/18/2019 - AnytimeWineTime Likes this wine:
Tastes of very ripe strawberries, dried cranberries, fruit leather. A bit of a smokey undertone. Some tobacco as well.
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1/2/2019 - Bi(tter)ology Likes this wine:
- Strawberry
- light body
- easy drinking
- fruity
- refreshing
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11/18/2018 - brigcampbell wrote:
This is the only sub $20 Pinot I'll buy and on sale for around $16. Going to a party with beer drinks? Bring this and you won't have to rip the kitchen apart looking for a broken corkscrew as it's a twist off. Dark maroon color with a smoke note. Rich dark fruit and medium plus weight. Fruit forward and flavorful. Hey, it works.
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10/3/2018 - bjamesclark wrote: 91 Points
North Canyon and Fiddlestix Vineyards. Lyric undergoes open-top fermentation with extended time on the skins and is then aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.
Aromas show a mix of strawberry raspberry and cherry fruits with light smoke, baking spice, cardamom as well as a kiss of oak.
The palate reveals fleshy textures, juicy acidity and long flavors that showcase red fruits, smoke, spice, florals, and oak. The finish lingers with intensity.
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9/22/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 87 Points
Ripe and smoky profile. Lots of dark fruit and tasty, oak spice supported by an adequately balanced, richly textured, full bodied frame. Solid and good bang for the buck.
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9/22/2018 - RodDog99 Likes this wine: 94 Points
I’m not a Pinot fan but this one is a beauty ... had it with Charcuterie. Paired well but would be very nice with chicken or turkey.
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5/27/2018 - Savannahman wrote: 82 Points
Disappointing compared to last year's vintage. Very flat, lacks complexity.
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3/20/2018 - Bobedmonds79 Likes this wine: 97 Points
Cherry notes and very smooth.
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10/24/2017 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 87 Points
Cranberries, currant, herbal notes, acidity lacks some complexity. B
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