This is drinking well now. It is light and delicate and has a great floral aroma. We had it with goats cheese and onion dip with bread and chips. It matched that very well. Really enjoyed the wine.
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Additional 2 years of bottle time has really made a difference. Loads, I mean loads of cherry on the nose that transfers very nicely to the front and back end of the tasting experience. Very good example and reminder to myself to be patient and allow enough time in the bottle to do its thing. Hitting its stride/drinking window for sure.
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I want to like it and it shows some hints and then falls flat. Its just not doing it for me on either a PNP, a few hour decant or the next day. Some call it "delicate", I will go with "disappointing". Oh well...
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From Wadensvil and Pommard clones (back-label knowledge), only worrisome leather on the nose, no matter how hard I try to imagine or pinpoint the fruit. Just an initial splash of leather on the palate, then ample pomegranate and dark cherry fruit. Can't recall a greater disjointedness between bouquet and palate, making this wine difficult to fully embrace tonight.
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I discovered this wine because Owen Roe was sourcing some grapes from them about 15 years ago. Researched it and found they made their own wine and the love affair started. Had the 2014 with grilled spatchcock chicken and wild mushroom risotto. Perfect match because this is a lighter style but by no means light in flavor. Nice depth of cola and darker fruits on the palate. Made me realize some pinot's are becoming too big for chicken dishes. This nailed it it, a real treat, especially with 6 years of age. This can go a few more years no problem with proper aging.
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Opened and left to breathe for about an hour. Detailed and feminine aromas show raspberry, cherry, strawberry and pomegranate that come with highlights of rose, Himalayan salt block, blood orange and an overall sence of freshness. The palate shows pure raspberry, pomegranate, red cherry and tart strawberry fruits that transition to show rose petals, rock, salty minerals and a trace of blood orange zest all punctuated by juicy acidity, full smooth textures and fine tannins. The finish lingers with finesse.
Overall very pretty, straight forward and lovely to drink.
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Very fruit forward. Popped and poured and got a burst of fruit right from the start. Didn't take any time to open up. Nice cherry and cola notes. Some acid for balance. Fades pretty quickly on the finish.
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11/24/2022 - OzDude Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is drinking well now. It is light and delicate and has a great floral aroma. We had it with goats cheese and onion dip with bread and chips. It matched that very well. Really enjoyed the wine.
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11/9/2022 - Thebigbaby Likes this wine: 87 Points
Additional 2 years of bottle time has really made a difference. Loads, I mean loads of cherry on the nose that transfers very nicely to the front and back end of the tasting experience. Very good example and reminder to myself to be patient and allow enough time in the bottle to do its thing. Hitting its stride/drinking window for sure.
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3/18/2021 - Thebigbaby Does not like this wine: 80 Points
I want to like it and it shows some hints and then falls flat. Its just not doing it for me on either a PNP, a few hour decant or the next day. Some call it "delicate", I will go with "disappointing". Oh well...
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12/5/2020 - BTretinik Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very delicate and good.
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11/13/2020 - Bellissimo wrote:
Took a flyer on two bottles at sub $20. Ok but even at that price point it was nothing special. Meh-
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11/13/2020 - Michigan Mostberg wrote: 87 Points
From Wadensvil and Pommard clones (back-label knowledge), only worrisome leather on the nose, no matter how hard I try to imagine or pinpoint the fruit. Just an initial splash of leather on the palate, then ample pomegranate and dark cherry fruit. Can't recall a greater disjointedness between bouquet and palate, making this wine difficult to fully embrace tonight.
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9/11/2020 - Polindz wrote: 89 Points
Fruit forward with low minerality. Wanted more earthiness, but this sufficed in its ability to provide a wine sip chill for the evening!
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6/27/2020 - David B Likes this wine: 91 Points
I discovered this wine because Owen Roe was sourcing some grapes from them about 15 years ago. Researched it and found they made their own wine and the love affair started. Had the 2014 with grilled spatchcock chicken and wild mushroom risotto. Perfect match because this is a lighter style but by no means light in flavor. Nice depth of cola and darker fruits on the palate. Made me realize some pinot's are becoming too big for chicken dishes. This nailed it it, a real treat, especially with 6 years of age. This can go a few more years no problem with proper aging.
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6/3/2019 - Jethro007 wrote: 91 Points
Smooth and rich with cherry and a hint of licorice.
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2/28/2019 - Jethro007 wrote: 91 Points
Dark Fruits plum and cola.
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2/11/2019 - bjamesclark wrote: 91 Points
Opened and left to breathe for about an hour.
Detailed and feminine aromas show raspberry, cherry, strawberry and pomegranate that come with highlights of rose, Himalayan salt block, blood orange and an overall sence of freshness.
The palate shows pure raspberry, pomegranate, red cherry and tart strawberry fruits that transition to show rose petals, rock, salty minerals and a trace of blood orange zest all punctuated by juicy acidity, full smooth textures and fine tannins. The finish lingers with finesse.
Overall very pretty, straight forward and lovely to drink.
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7/29/2018 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very fruit forward. Popped and poured and got a burst of fruit right from the start. Didn't take any time to open up. Nice cherry and cola notes. Some acid for balance. Fades pretty quickly on the finish.
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