Over extracted and lacks balance. 14.3% abv. On the nose: confected strawberry, and cherry liqueur with some woodsmoke. On the palate, soft acidity, but heady, with dark plum liqueur and bitter herbs. A bit flabby on the finish, which is suprisingly hot and shows its alcohol. This is below meh.
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Nose - clean, youthful, meaty dark red fruit. Brooding earthy fruit. Dark chocolate. Medium intensity
Palette - more vibrant and lively on palate. More fruit. Red fruit. Ripe but subdued at same time. Wine feels like it is holding back and not quite balanced. You get the alcohol. Acidity is medium. Tannins pretty light. Finish is medium plus but not integrated.
I’m usually a fan of Santa Barbara wines, this one is eh. Drinkable but neither here no there. Meatiness is coming out on palate as it warms up and gets some air. Syrah meatiness but this is Pinot. In a blind tasting I wouldn’t guess Pinot Noir. It’s not delicate, not fruity enough, body feels too heavy. Maybe overly oaked.
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11/22/2022 - curtex Likes this wine: 85 Points
First tasting was a little "hot", kind of harsh. Actually was better after being open a while. Decent fruit, good paired with roast beef.
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4/12/2022 - gfavarato wrote:
2022 and it’s drinking like a champ. Pick it up great qpr!
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3/30/2020 - SkyCellar Likes this wine:
Inoffensive.
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3/27/2020 - SkyCellar Likes this wine: 86 Points
A perfectly nice, inoffensive wine. Not my favorite wine, but I'd happily drink it. For the price, a decent value.
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3/12/2020 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Over extracted and lacks balance. 14.3% abv. On the nose: confected strawberry, and cherry liqueur with some woodsmoke. On the palate, soft acidity, but heady, with dark plum liqueur and bitter herbs. A bit flabby on the finish, which is suprisingly hot and shows its alcohol. This is below meh.
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2/28/2020 - tomoem wrote: 90 Points
ORC ...The Islander
The fan favorite with its fruit forward character and hard to dislike balance. Made for this day and this will not age well. I suppose enjoy now !
Cherry cola, sweet prunes and brown sugar.
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2/19/2020 - Ellen5181 Does not like this wine: 78 Points
Appearance - clear, medium plus ruby
Nose - clean, youthful, meaty dark red fruit. Brooding earthy fruit. Dark chocolate. Medium intensity
Palette - more vibrant and lively on palate. More fruit. Red fruit. Ripe but subdued at same time. Wine feels like it is holding back and not quite balanced. You get the alcohol. Acidity is medium. Tannins pretty light. Finish is medium plus but not integrated.
I’m usually a fan of Santa Barbara wines, this one is eh. Drinkable but neither here no there. Meatiness is coming out on palate as it warms up and gets some air. Syrah meatiness but this is Pinot. In a blind tasting I wouldn’t guess Pinot Noir. It’s not delicate, not fruity enough, body feels too heavy. Maybe overly oaked.
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1/9/2020 - black sheep 2130 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very fruit forward with a smooth dry finish. Excellent compliment to chicken tetrazinni.
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12/18/2019 - brujazz wrote: 80 Points
Meh. Its okay, with some upfront cherry flavors, but ultimately simple and bland. Even at a BOGO you could do better.
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9/12/2019 - jsjones Likes this wine: 89 Points
Raspberries and strawberries, fairly light bodied and mellowed. Not a long finish, but a pleasant wine. Good with lighter fair.
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8/3/2019 - AnaLena wrote: 89 Points
Rated 91. For $20, this is a decent pinot. Not the usual case.
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4/19/2019 - Merrit wrote: 88 Points
Nose of cherry and perfume. Tastes like strawberries, raspberries, spice, and fresh earth. Decent balance.
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12/27/2018 - er0ck wrote: 83 Points
Young. Earthy with some cherries.
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12/26/2018 - wdlohr wrote: 89 Points
all around balance, fruit and spice
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