stood the test of time very well. nice rose pedal and cherry nose, appealing mouth feel and soft finish. went well with the dry rub ribs. not getting any better. a great time to drink em if you fot em.
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Inviting, complex nose of baking spices and fruit. Palate is multi-faceted with layers of fruit. While great now, I would hold this for at least another year for it to evolve. I think it will continue to improve and integrate.
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Hard to rate, seemed like it was changing constantly, leave it in the glass for 1/2 hour and the nose is gone, beautiful at first with lots of spice and bit of underbrush. In the mouth the fruit seemed a bit thin, hollow mid-pallate but a nice spciy finish. I think this needs more time in the bottle to consolidate.
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Completely impressed. Great balance, depth and complexity. It's obvious and subtle at the same time. It's got acidity and ripeness and focus. Long finish of spice and leather. So far this is the most impressive of the 2005 P&H Pinots. I'm a little put-off by the pricing of these wines, but in this case $65 is not outrageous.
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12/12/2020 - IncognitoEsq wrote: 90 Points
Still delicious. Nicely balanced and well integrated. The fruit is still the centerpiece, but nice acidity remains.
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11/16/2012 - NapaGirl72 wrote:
Still drinking very well.
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7/18/2011 - david-greenwald@comcast.net wrote: 90 Points
stood the test of time very well. nice rose pedal and cherry nose, appealing mouth feel and soft finish. went well with the dry rub ribs. not getting any better. a great time to drink em if you fot em.
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9/11/2010 - kleinahoe wrote: 90 Points
Took awhile to open up; used Vinturi. Fine, but reasonably undistinguished.
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2/24/2010 - Beck wrote: 86 Points
Not that strong of a pinot. flat finish that has some length but no real high points
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1/29/2009 - Sir Lloyd wrote: 91 Points
Floral bouquet. Taste cherries on the palate. Smell is fruity raspberries.
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11/9/2008 - plitton wrote: 91 Points
Inviting, complex nose of baking spices and fruit. Palate is multi-faceted with layers of fruit. While great now, I would hold this for at least another year for it to evolve. I think it will continue to improve and integrate.
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5/18/2008 - witkinddavis wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for one hour after taking it out of the cellar.
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9/13/2007 - kleinahoe wrote: 92 Points
Very nice, smooth, full of fruit, great nose
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5/17/2007 - dcleven wrote: 90 Points
Hard to rate, seemed like it was changing constantly, leave it in the glass for 1/2 hour and the nose is gone, beautiful at first with lots of spice and bit of underbrush. In the mouth the fruit seemed a bit thin, hollow mid-pallate but a nice spciy finish. I think this needs more time in the bottle to consolidate.
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3/11/2007 - swp3 wrote: 94 Points
Completely impressed. Great balance, depth and complexity. It's obvious and subtle at the same time. It's got acidity and ripeness and focus. Long finish of spice and leather. So far this is the most impressive of the 2005 P&H Pinots. I'm a little put-off by the pricing of these wines, but in this case $65 is not outrageous.
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2/9/2007 - Morcopy wrote:
Better on the second day -- the fruit opened up by then and balanced the spicy finish.
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