Ever get a wine that has a corked nose but but no defects whatsoever across the palate? Weird. But a delicious Pinot table wine nonetheless. Except for the nose. 😎
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Medium-deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & spice notes, earthy/dusty, minerals & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, earthiness, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it does has the fruit & structure for continued development with a few years of additional aging.
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Pop n pour. This wine was very nice. It is a good everyday Pinot that is enjoyable and easy to drink. On the nose and palate it displays floral and fruity notes with a little spice. Tart cherry is the dominant flavor. It had plenty of fruit and acidity. I drank this over 3 hours, and it held up well, not changing much, just a little more nuanced with time. This could stand up well to a little bottle age or a decant. I would not recommend an aerator. The wine is also very good as a PnP. I drank it with an egg sandwich and also with plain crackers and Gruyere cheese. It went great with both! A good QPR at under $30 for a .750 bottle.
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Sanford Chards & Pinots: Bold ruby color. Juicy cherries and strawberries on the nose, along with generous floral, white pepper and rhubarb elements. On the palate, this is a medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins, crisp acidity, and a mix of pretty, chilled, vibrant red fruits (strawberries, McIntosh apple, wild raspberries). Complex notes of rhubarb, rose petals, tilled soil, all woven in well, accented with light roast coffee and cola. For the price, this is such a great value. This is ready to drink, but this could also age well for years ahead. The fruit is sourced mostly from Sanford and Benedict Vineyard, 12% from La Rinconada.
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11/19/2022 - lovemycab Likes this wine: 91 Points
Typical Santa Rita Hills Pinot. Red fruits and good QPR
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4/21/2022 - cincybt Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ever get a wine that has a corked nose but but no defects whatsoever across the palate? Weird. But a delicious Pinot table wine nonetheless. Except for the nose. 😎
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10/8/2020 - linkswinelover6549 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lighter than previous years. Still very good
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5/6/2020 - JackCali Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very typical St. Rita Hills Pinot, bright red fruit but not overpowering, excellent QPR
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4/8/2020 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Medium-deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & spice notes, earthy/dusty, minerals & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors cherries, strawberries & plums with spices, earthiness, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it does has the fruit & structure for continued development with a few years of additional aging.
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4/2/2020 - I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pop n pour. This wine was very nice. It is a good everyday Pinot that is enjoyable and easy to drink. On the nose and palate it displays floral and fruity notes with a little spice. Tart cherry is the dominant flavor. It had plenty of fruit and acidity. I drank this over 3 hours, and it held up well, not changing much, just a little more nuanced with time. This could stand up well to a little bottle age or a decant. I would not recommend an aerator. The wine is also very good as a PnP. I drank it with an egg sandwich and also with plain crackers and Gruyere cheese. It went great with both! A good QPR at under $30 for a .750 bottle.
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11/17/2019 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 91 Points
Sanford Chards & Pinots: Bold ruby color. Juicy cherries and strawberries on the nose, along with generous floral, white pepper and rhubarb elements. On the palate, this is a medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins, crisp acidity, and a mix of pretty, chilled, vibrant red fruits (strawberries, McIntosh apple, wild raspberries). Complex notes of rhubarb, rose petals, tilled soil, all woven in well, accented with light roast coffee and cola. For the price, this is such a great value. This is ready to drink, but this could also age well for years ahead. The fruit is sourced mostly from Sanford and Benedict Vineyard, 12% from La Rinconada.
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