Although it has both, theres more spice than cherry. Cinnamon, cola, some clove. Well balanced with a long fairly simple finish. A pleasure to drink and very food friendly.
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Ruby color. Light, dusty aroma. Wet taste (like a trace of cucumber water), slate finish. Some astringency. Flat and clipped finish. It looks lovely, but I couldn’t find any fruit. Demi-sweet. I’m not into legs and usually don’t comment, but long and clinging so I’m supposing high alcohol. 79
Very nice everyday Pinot Noir, good ripe fruit/vegetable stall flavors that speaks of Santa Rita Hills. Great acid balance and supple smooth finish. Rivals wines that are twice the price.
"Destemmed, then transferred to small, s/s, open-top fermenters. The juice & skins were cold–soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation, & then gently punched down for several days. After primary fermentation was complete, the new wine was drained & the skins were gently pressed. This Pinot was barrel-aged for 10 mos in FR & Hungarian oak (20-25% new)." 13.9% ABV, 6.2 g/L T.A., & 3.71 pH; 13,797 cases bottled July 18, 2018.
N: Some barnyrd with blk cherries (poss plums) trying to elbow through
P: Med, poss MF, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) met by JUST a bit astringent pucker which evolves into a LONG, very, VERY slightly tangy finish with a bitter/swtness to the rather MILD, dusty tannins that encourages more of... something. For now & the next 4 yrs, + I can see potential improvement through most of '19. // On Day 1 this was decent accompaniment for leftover Corned Beef & Cabbage, and on Day 2 it was not AS "bothered" by It Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Ravioli in Marinara Sauce, an entree that has caused problems for P.N.s in the past. My EXC-, poss EXC-/EXC given the $14.99 price. 90 pts WS.
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Taste Pinot Noir (5-CA, 3-OR, & 1-Burg) (San Diego Wine Co.): "Destemmed, then transferred to small, s/s, open-top fermenters. The juice & skins were cold–soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation, & then gently punched down for several days. After primary fermentation was complete, the new wine was drained & the skins were gently pressed. This Pinot was barrel-aged for 10 mos in FR & Hungarian oak (20-25% new)." 13.9% ABV, 6.2 g/L T.A., & 3.71 pH; 13,797 cases bottled July 18, 2018.
N: A distinct earthiness/forest floor, almost a funkiness?
P: MF body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt frimed by some astringent pucker which slowly, seamlessly evolves into a LONG, PERHAPS very, VERY slightly bitterish finish with a tangy/swtness (& hints of choc?) to the rather mild, dusty tannins. NEEDS through '19 (but could take more), then drinking for the ff 4 yrs. LOTS of substance here, *especially* given the price! My EXC, poss EXC/EXC+ -- particularly for the QPR of this vendor's $14.99, which is ~$2 < the lowest of wine-searcher's 3 listings. 90 pts WS.
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1/30/2020 - brujazz wrote: 89 Points
Profile is considered with previous consumed bottle.
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12/18/2019 - brujazz wrote: 89 Points
Although it has both, theres more spice than cherry. Cinnamon, cola, some clove. Well balanced with a long fairly simple finish. A pleasure to drink and very food friendly.
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12/8/2019 - swade wrote: 79 Points
Ruby color. Light, dusty aroma. Wet taste (like a trace of cucumber water), slate finish. Some astringency. Flat and clipped finish. It looks lovely, but I couldn’t find any fruit. Demi-sweet. I’m not into legs and usually don’t comment, but long and clinging so I’m supposing high alcohol. 79
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5/13/2019 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very nice everyday Pinot Noir, good ripe fruit/vegetable stall flavors that speaks of Santa Rita Hills. Great acid balance and supple smooth finish. Rivals wines that are twice the price.
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3/18/2019 - srh wrote:
Private Preserve after Day 1
"Destemmed, then transferred to small, s/s, open-top fermenters. The juice & skins were cold–soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation, & then gently punched down for several days. After primary fermentation was complete, the new wine was drained & the skins were gently pressed. This Pinot was barrel-aged for 10 mos in FR & Hungarian oak (20-25% new)." 13.9% ABV, 6.2 g/L T.A., & 3.71 pH; 13,797 cases bottled July 18, 2018.
N: Some barnyrd with blk cherries (poss plums) trying to elbow through
P: Med, poss MF, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) met by JUST a bit astringent pucker which evolves into a LONG, very, VERY slightly tangy finish with a bitter/swtness to the rather MILD, dusty tannins that encourages more of... something. For now & the next 4 yrs, + I can see potential improvement through most of '19. // On Day 1 this was decent accompaniment for leftover Corned Beef & Cabbage, and on Day 2 it was not AS "bothered" by It Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Ravioli in Marinara Sauce, an entree that has caused problems for P.N.s in the past. My EXC-, poss EXC-/EXC given the $14.99 price. 90 pts WS.
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3/9/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Taste Pinot Noir (5-CA, 3-OR, & 1-Burg) (San Diego Wine Co.): "Destemmed, then transferred to small, s/s, open-top fermenters. The juice & skins were cold–soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation, & then gently punched down for several days. After primary fermentation was complete, the new wine was drained & the skins were gently pressed. This Pinot was barrel-aged for 10 mos in FR & Hungarian oak (20-25% new)." 13.9% ABV, 6.2 g/L T.A., & 3.71 pH; 13,797 cases bottled July 18, 2018.
N: A distinct earthiness/forest floor, almost a funkiness?
P: MF body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt frimed by some astringent pucker which slowly, seamlessly evolves into a LONG, PERHAPS very, VERY slightly bitterish finish with a tangy/swtness (& hints of choc?) to the rather mild, dusty tannins. NEEDS through '19 (but could take more), then drinking for the ff 4 yrs. LOTS of substance here, *especially* given the price! My EXC, poss EXC/EXC+ -- particularly for the QPR of this vendor's $14.99, which is ~$2 < the lowest of wine-searcher's 3 listings. 90 pts WS.
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