I brought this bottle six years ago from California to home and reading during this time those TNs I was afraid of the state of mine only one. Brilliant cherry colour for a Pommard-like nose. Strong, firm and going straight for minerality and fruit but with a disliking plastic aroma. Little artificial for that. Watery mouthfeel and acidic. Calling for fine food. Lovely bitterness. Nice matching a owed lamb leg. Happy B'day James, chiquitín!
Hace seis años traje está botella a casa desde California y durante este tiempo, leyendo las notas de cata, temía por el estado de mi única botella. De color cereza brillante para una nariz como a Pommard. Fuerte, firme y yendo directa a por la mineralidad y la fruta pero con ese desagradable aroma a plástico. Un poco artificial. Sensación en boca acuosa y ácida. Llama a la comida. Rico amargor. Un buen acompañamiento para una paletilla de cordero al horno.
Typical La Crema pinot noir, creamy, but not overly so, strawberry and bing cherry, cola notes. Tannins have faded a bit but it is still drinking nicely, but won't much longer.
Has developed some interesting secondary flavors of earth and minerals, adding to a core of bing cherry and strawberry fruit. Not particularly long, and faded over time with air exposure -drink up (although this was probably not intended for cellaring necessarily - it sort of fell to the back of my cellar inadvertently (and acquired as gift in the first place)).
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Bright raspberry red color. Medium bodied, subtle, enticing cinnamon, pepper and cherry flavors with fine tannins. Paired very well with pork tenderloin.
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Garnet in color. Fair amount of ETOH on nose, somewhat candy-ish (maybe red licorice or lollipop?) and a slight funky/barnyard aroma, which is not at all unpleasant. Palate is dominated by red fruit--cranberry, cherry; a little peppery spice. Decent acidity, smooth tannins, vanilla on the finish. Overall impression: pleasant, fairly typical, not especially complex, fair value @ under 18 bucks.
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After an hour or open bottle time, an initial funk blows off. What's left are notes of strong, peppery cherry. Nice flavors, but the finish leaves an unpleasant taste in my mouth. A slightly bitter mustiness. Didn't finish the bottle.
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This was a very average bottle of wine. I enjoyed it with home made pizza, but the wine did not stand out. It was very smooth and had a long finish. Would purchase again at the right price.
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Opens with engaging aromas of ripe, round cherry. Cherry continues in the mouth with a touch of plum. Balanced acidity and firm tannins round out a nice finish.
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Raspberries forward with some faint cherry and then a hint of green pepper followed by a nice smooth oaky tannin. the overal mouthfeel was a bit thin, though. Not sure the QPR is worth it.
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decanted for about 45 minutes. Still a bit chilled upon first taste. On the nose there were Raspberries and strawberries. Very light in the glass, this wine had some nice acidity still, a bit of spice and some red fruit. A simple pinot.
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Light burgundy in color with rather low viscosity. Bright fruit bouquet and palette, tart cherries. Flavors are separate and do not come together completely in the mouth.
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This wine always amazes me on the nose and on the initial attack; then it turns a tad herbal and fades quickly. So much promise, but it just can't follow through.
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I am a QPR fan of the LaCrema appelation designations, but this offering fell far short compared to other comparable SC offerings. Purchased from Costco for $16, tart nose, light fruit with vanished with air...will not buy again
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Very good qpr. First impression on the nose is bright strawberry fruit. as the wine opens, it also dispalys some red cherry, rasberry, cinamin, and fresh sage. On the palate, it is classic Cali Pinot. On the light side in terms of body, but it has very fresh fruit and is food friendly. It has a tart acidity that could be interesiting to reaproach in a year or two. Some pleasant mid-palate tannin. This is an interesting wine that evolves in the glass. Even better night two. it picks up a Burgundian earthyness.
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Black cherry cola. Lightweight but lots of fruit. A bit much for the pizza, better solo and with some dark chocolate with cocoa nibs. A kick of spice in the finish.
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Deep ruby, upon opening it had a nose of pure strawberry jam. Decanted for over an hour hoping that some complexity would build. No such luck. Textbook flabby. PASS.
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A casual sniff off the cork raised a huge red flag as the feared musty cardboard/wet cork smell was very obvious. This smell carried through on the wine and never went away. At first the flavors didn't show much of it, but after half an hour or so it was apparant.
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Jammy nose with a hint of what might have been pepper on the palate. Fairly smooth. Nice, but it didn't blow me away and I don't think I'd buy it again.
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Great color. Bold dark berries on the nose. Thin and acidic to taste. Lost a little acidity as it opened up, but a little disappointing with overall finish.
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very basic, decent pinot noir. Good qpr for $17.99/bottle. A little thin, but good bright flavors and acidity. tastes like pinot noir. not overly candied or extracted. opened up in the glass over an hour or so. would/will buy again.
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Acidic, high-toned...definitely a food wine. Rich fruit nose right after opening so the rather restrained style was a little surprising. Ends on a sharp note that I initially found unpleasant. 2nd night was quite a bit better, paired beautifully with an Asian dish of steamed chicken, broccoli and rice. I came to enjoy the high notes and lip-smacking acidity. Really a very decent affordable Pinot, especially if a fat and jammy style is not your thing.
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A Small Wine Tasting (Catonsville, MD): Very light in the glass. Light pepper, slight cherry. Needed more time to open up. Tasted against Siduri Clos Pepe and the Siduri just over performed.
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light ruby color. strawberries and pepper on the nose. candied cherries and strawberries all over the palate, with spice and toast. i was impressed by the acidity, which added a bit more balance. medium finish.
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very light in the glass, On the nose some strawberries and a bit of alcohol. On the palate the wine has nice acidity,some strawberries, raspberries and a bit of spice.
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On the nose, strawberry and raspberry, sweet red fruit and maybe a little bit of spice. In the mouth, these flavors again. Simple but good fruit and new world Pinot typicity.
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the price on this wine has just been sky-rocketing along with it's popularity, but this vintage satisfies with classic La Crema texture and nice acidic backbone, nice bouquet, beautiful balance, strawberry, raspberry and smoke, good mouthfeel
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Very pleasant and enjoyable pinot for the price. Rich, fruity (cherry, strawberry) nose that follows through to the palate. Fairly long finish. Seemed to get a bit more bitter and tannic after it had been open for awhile. Would definitely get again.
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Popped and poured. Medium bodied with nice red/garnet color. Cherry and red berry on the nose and palate with nice acidity, medium tannins, and a decent finish. Really opened up after about an hour in the glass. Nice food wine and would buy again if on sale.
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Light and not a whole lot going on. There's a slight hint of earth and a nice Cherry overlay on the palate. Finish is medium. Nothing exciting but good, enjoyable with some food.
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Clear, ruby red color. The expressive nose showed clean cherry and red raspberry fruit that was mirrored on the palate. This medium-bodied wine had more tannins than the 06 Wild Horse and more depth to the fruit. The finish was fruit packed and longer than the first wine as well.
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if youre looking for a light, fruity, tangy, quaffer thats delicious, youve found it. slight nose of wet dog at first. cherries, cola syrup, and spice. nice acidic zing.
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4/27/2014 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
I brought this bottle six years ago from California to home and reading during this time those TNs I was afraid of the state of mine only one.
Brilliant cherry colour for a Pommard-like nose. Strong, firm and going straight for minerality and fruit but with a disliking plastic aroma. Little artificial for that.
Watery mouthfeel and acidic. Calling for fine food. Lovely bitterness.
Nice matching a owed lamb leg. Happy B'day James, chiquitín!
Hace seis años traje está botella a casa desde California y durante este tiempo, leyendo las notas de cata, temía por el estado de mi única botella.
De color cereza brillante para una nariz como a Pommard. Fuerte, firme y yendo directa a por la mineralidad y la fruta pero con ese desagradable aroma a plástico. Un poco artificial.
Sensación en boca acuosa y ácida. Llama a la comida. Rico amargor.
Un buen acompañamiento para una paletilla de cordero al horno.
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5/28/2013 - ChaineMatt wrote: 87 Points
Typical La Crema pinot noir, creamy, but not overly so, strawberry and bing cherry, cola notes. Tannins have faded a bit but it is still drinking nicely, but won't much longer.
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3/10/2013 - Lucky313 wrote:
Too old, tasted rancid, smelled like an old shoe. Poured right down the drain. At least it was a gift found in the back of the cellar.
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10/15/2012 - Rcolella wrote:
good tannins
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7/21/2012 - soonerva wrote:
over the hill. not showing much at all now. pouring out.
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5/1/2012 - budh wrote:
This one got lost in the cellar - should have been drunk a few years ago. Raspberry jam and funky nose; light, hot, poorly balanced finish.
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1/16/2012 - Rcolella wrote:
ready to drink
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11/3/2011 - pgb67 wrote: 86 Points
Has developed some interesting secondary flavors of earth and minerals, adding to a core of bing cherry and strawberry fruit. Not particularly long, and faded over time with air exposure -drink up (although this was probably not intended for cellaring necessarily - it sort of fell to the back of my cellar inadvertently (and acquired as gift in the first place)).
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10/15/2011 - jessimike wrote: 92 Points
Never disappoints
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5/24/2011 - Sijan wrote: 88 Points
Quite good, even a few days later. Very good QPR.
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1/30/2011 - bouchase wrote: 86 Points
J'aime bien ce style de pinot noir bien poivré de Californie. Pas un vin très corsé toutefois. La couleur est translucide.
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1/18/2011 - cdpeca wrote: 90 Points
Excellent as always
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12/1/2010 - formula1 wrote: 87 Points
NIce modest pinot. Cranberries, strawberries on the nose. Smooth tannins and a medium finish. Not bad valuel
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10/17/2010 - bouchase wrote: 86 Points
Bon pinot californien. Couleur pâle et translucide. Nez et goût poivré. Très intéressant.
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10/4/2010 - whineoh3 wrote: 88 Points
Kristin, Heather
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4/18/2010 - winepups wrote: 86 Points
was expecting worse given the comments, but was a very decent pinot
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4/1/2010 - kbhiggins wrote: 86 Points
Very consistent offering from La Crema. Works nicely every day.
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3/31/2010 - bin905 wrote: 90 Points
Bright raspberry red color. Medium bodied, subtle, enticing cinnamon, pepper and cherry flavors with fine tannins. Paired very well with pork tenderloin.
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3/24/2010 - WE KNOW PINOT wrote:
Garnet in color. Fair amount of ETOH on nose, somewhat candy-ish (maybe red licorice or lollipop?) and a slight funky/barnyard aroma, which is not at all unpleasant. Palate is dominated by red fruit--cranberry, cherry; a little peppery spice. Decent acidity, smooth tannins, vanilla on the finish. Overall impression: pleasant, fairly typical, not especially complex, fair value @ under 18 bucks.
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2/20/2010 - Vinpire wrote: 87 Points
nose of strawberries, pleasant acidity, it was a good accompaniment to a Niman Ranch ham.
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2/18/2010 - RedLoverJim wrote: 82 Points
After an hour or open bottle time, an initial funk blows off. What's left are notes of strong, peppery cherry. Nice flavors, but the finish leaves an unpleasant taste in my mouth. A slightly bitter mustiness. Didn't finish the bottle.
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2/16/2010 - Greenbud wrote:
Let it get too old, I think.
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1/29/2010 - TottenCellars wrote: 85 Points
This was a very average bottle of wine. I enjoyed it with home made pizza, but the wine did not stand out.
It was very smooth and had a long finish.
Would purchase again at the right price.
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12/27/2009 - lumpkins wrote: 87 Points
great cranberry and strawberry flavours, earthy tones. Silky tannins - well balanced and went perfect with turkey dinner
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9/25/2009 - Bill1100 wrote: 86 Points
An OK pinot noir - nothing special, even when decanted for several hours. Probably won't bother buying it again.
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9/17/2009 - Dude Buster wrote: 85 Points
Opens with engaging aromas of ripe, round cherry. Cherry continues in the mouth with a touch of plum. Balanced acidity and firm tannins round out a nice finish.
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9/13/2009 - scarce10 wrote: 84 Points
Just mediocre pinot. Nothing much going on here, but it was drinkable. Definitely NOT worth the price paid.
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9/5/2009 - SingleSpeeder wrote: 88 Points
Opened up over the course of an hour, consider decanting; wonderful nose and fruit not quite as much taste as the nose promised, but still very good.
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7/14/2009 - jbrater wrote: 86 Points
Raspberries forward with some faint cherry and then a hint of green pepper followed by a nice smooth oaky tannin. the overal mouthfeel was a bit thin, though. Not sure the QPR is worth it.
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7/7/2009 - robnmo wrote: 86 Points
decanted for about 45 minutes. Still a bit chilled upon first taste. On the nose there were Raspberries and strawberries. Very light in the glass, this wine had some nice acidity still, a bit of spice and some red fruit. A simple pinot.
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5/28/2009 - creining wrote: 85 Points
simple, easy drinking pinot noir, decent qpr
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4/29/2009 - mrpalmer wrote: 89 Points
Silky, fruit, not tannic but long finish. Very nice. Repeat.
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4/6/2009 - drphil wrote: 86 Points
Continues to be a "go to" wine when we're looking for a nice quality, easy drinking wine that has appeal to a wide variety of palates.
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3/29/2009 - Dave/Exit 7A wrote: 87 Points
Light burgundy in color with rather low viscosity. Bright fruit bouquet and palette, tart cherries. Flavors are separate and do not come together completely in the mouth.
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2/19/2009 - pfruge wrote: 86 Points
A good sipper, but nothing that knocks my socks off.
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2/17/2009 - sdatl wrote: 87 Points
Simple, yet enjoyable Pinot; very drinkable and a good deal for the price, but not complex and full of unique character
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2/9/2009 - vancouvermatt wrote: 89 Points
Bright, crisp and well balanced.
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2/4/2009 - rc@ughey wrote: 83 Points
Silky, fruity, and quaffable, but not my style, and definitely not for this price.
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2/2/2009 - rlleigh wrote: 86 Points
Better than the 07
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1/15/2009 - pablopicasso wrote: 88 Points
Silky, well-balanced, with stronger than expected flavors. Held up well to a steak.
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1/14/2009 - RobertDwyer wrote: 86 Points
This wine always amazes me on the nose and on the initial attack; then it turns a tad herbal and fades quickly. So much promise, but it just can't follow through.
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1/10/2009 - Old Tasting Notes wrote: 85 Points
Bland, a bit thin and acidic
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1/4/2009 - quagland wrote:
Good value pinot with nose of strawberries...decent finish...crusted salmon
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12/22/2008 - behm0027 wrote: 89 Points
Burnt toast, anise, and black cherry on the nose. Cherry on the palate. Medium-bodied PN. Pepper, nutmeg/cinnamon, and cedar on the finish.
88/89
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12/22/2008 - JLL wrote: 82 Points
nice color, not much of a nose, cranberry toast with a touch of a vegetal component on the finish. Will not buy again
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12/16/2008 - JLL wrote:
I am a QPR fan of the LaCrema appelation designations, but this offering fell far short compared to other comparable SC offerings. Purchased from Costco for $16, tart nose, light fruit with vanished with air...will not buy again
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11/29/2008 - pja wrote: 90 Points
This is a nice Pinot with a light-medium body. Sometimes feels a bit thin. Paired very nicely with Turkey. A get-again for us.
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11/22/2008 - Tim Heaton wrote: flawed
Tasting Jury (Denver, CO): slightly corked - did not evaluate further
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11/22/2008 - vancouvermatt wrote: 90 Points
Top notch. Elegant, delicate, floral, with good balance and lice acidic lift. Didn't come off as tart, think or overly acidic at all.
If you're expecting the concentration & richness of the 2004 and 2005, you'll be disappointed, but this is very well made for an '06 and good value.
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11/7/2008 - Capt M wrote: 86 Points
Had this wine among a large group of guests, over my birthday party. Didn't quite take precise notes.
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11/6/2008 - Patches wrote: 89 Points
Very good qpr. First impression on the nose is bright strawberry fruit. as the wine opens, it also dispalys some red cherry, rasberry, cinamin, and fresh sage. On the palate, it is classic Cali Pinot. On the light side in terms of body, but it has very fresh fruit and is food friendly. It has a tart acidity that could be interesiting to reaproach in a year or two. Some pleasant mid-palate tannin. This is an interesting wine that evolves in the glass. Even better night two. it picks up a Burgundian earthyness.
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10/30/2008 - BillyT wrote: 88 Points
Nice fruity nose with cherry and oak. This wine had a medium weight, smooth and silky on the tongue. Very balanced with a lingering soft finish.
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10/26/2008 - earache wrote: 88 Points
Very light and fresh. Fruity but not very complex. Very nice with spicy Mexican food.
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10/18/2008 - cormyr wrote: 88 Points
a very well-made, subtle wine. just needs a tad more concentration. was best on day3. let it breathe.
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10/16/2008 - BillyT wrote: 88 Points
Very fruity to the nose and taste. Very light in color and body. Not very complex. Still a good wine with light meats and chocolate.
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9/14/2008 - bahiadave wrote:
too much cranberry; would be good with dessert
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9/7/2008 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 86 Points
Black cherry cola. Lightweight but lots of fruit. A bit much for the pizza, better solo and with some dark chocolate with cocoa nibs. A kick of spice in the finish.
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9/1/2008 - PatrickinKW wrote: 84 Points
Deep ruby, upon opening it had a nose of pure strawberry jam. Decanted for over an hour hoping that some complexity would build. No such luck. Textbook flabby.
PASS.
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8/20/2008 - RedLoverJim wrote: flawed
A casual sniff off the cork raised a huge red flag as the feared musty cardboard/wet cork smell was very obvious. This smell carried through on the wine and never went away. At first the flavors didn't show much of it, but after half an hour or so it was apparant.
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8/19/2008 - erdehoff wrote: 84 Points
Jammy nose with a hint of what might have been pepper on the palate. Fairly smooth. Nice, but it didn't blow me away and I don't think I'd buy it again.
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8/16/2008 - cnr128 wrote: 82 Points
Good, drinkable, better with food than alone. Middle of the road Pinot, there are better ones in this price range.
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7/31/2008 - bin905 wrote: 89 Points
Very nice summer sipper, especially when served chilled. Understated, Bourgogne style.
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7/23/2008 - FieldingYost wrote: 83 Points
Raspberry and cola aromatics. Modest cherry and sassafrass flavors have a lively edge, but leave you wanting more concentration and depth.
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7/21/2008 - gajalaa wrote: 88 Points
light in color, nose of cherry and clove. palate also has cherry and some plum and a bit of spice. basic pinot but good
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7/16/2008 - Farm wrote: 85 Points
Great color. Bold dark berries on the nose. Thin and acidic to taste. Lost a little acidity as it opened up, but a little disappointing with overall finish.
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6/26/2008 - Dale451 wrote: 86 Points
very basic, decent pinot noir. Good qpr for $17.99/bottle. A little thin, but good bright flavors and acidity. tastes like pinot noir. not overly candied or extracted. opened up in the glass over an hour or so. would/will buy again.
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6/24/2008 - crg wrote: 80 Points
Very drinkable, but nothing remarkable. The dark fruit on the nose did not come through on the palate.
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6/22/2008 - Jell-O Jiggler wrote: 88 Points
Good stuff! Didn't last long.
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6/15/2008 - the godfather wrote: 80 Points
the definition of average and uninteresting
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6/8/2008 - gbauer wrote:
Good. Okay for the price. But not particularly interesting.
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5/19/2008 - valecnik wrote: 87 Points
Acidic, high-toned...definitely a food wine. Rich fruit nose right after opening so the rather restrained style was a little surprising. Ends on a sharp note that I initially found unpleasant. 2nd night was quite a bit better, paired beautifully with an Asian dish of steamed chicken, broccoli and rice. I came to enjoy the high notes and lip-smacking acidity. Really a very decent affordable Pinot, especially if a fat and jammy style is not your thing.
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4/26/2008 - smallhart wrote: 84 Points
A Small Wine Tasting (Catonsville, MD): Very light in the glass. Light pepper, slight cherry. Needed more time to open up. Tasted against Siduri Clos Pepe and the Siduri just over performed.
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4/26/2008 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 87 Points
light ruby color. strawberries and pepper on the nose. candied cherries and strawberries all over the palate, with spice and toast. i was impressed by the acidity, which added a bit more balance. medium finish.
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4/13/2008 - robnmo wrote: 86 Points
very light in the glass, On the nose some strawberries and a bit of alcohol. On the palate the wine has nice acidity,some strawberries, raspberries and a bit of spice.
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3/31/2008 - gbauer wrote:
On the nose, strawberry and raspberry, sweet red fruit and maybe a little bit of spice. In the mouth, these flavors again. Simple but good fruit and new world Pinot typicity.
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3/25/2008 - aharv wrote: 85 Points
does better with some air.
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3/16/2008 - whits wrote: 87 Points
the price on this wine has just been sky-rocketing along with it's popularity, but this vintage satisfies with classic La Crema texture and nice acidic backbone, nice bouquet, beautiful balance, strawberry, raspberry and smoke, good mouthfeel
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2/14/2008 - Sijan wrote: 87 Points
Very pleasant and enjoyable pinot for the price. Rich, fruity (cherry, strawberry) nose that follows through to the palate. Fairly long finish. Seemed to get a bit more bitter and tannic after it had been open for awhile. Would definitely get again.
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2/11/2008 - The New Alcoholic wrote: 84 Points
Quite thin not much fruit. But well structured, smooth, with herbal aromas and good finish
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2/7/2008 - green-steve wrote: 85 Points
Popped and poured. Medium bodied with nice red/garnet color. Cherry and red berry on the nose and palate with nice acidity, medium tannins, and a decent finish. Really opened up after about an hour in the glass. Nice food wine and would buy again if on sale.
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2/1/2008 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 86 Points
Went well with musroom risotto. Light and pleasing. Very nice for the price.
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1/30/2008 - VandyWiners wrote: 84 Points
very drinkable, nothing spectacular.
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1/27/2008 - chateaumiller wrote: 84 Points
GOOD
Light and not a whole lot going on. There's a slight hint of earth and a nice Cherry overlay on the palate. Finish is medium. Nothing exciting but good, enjoyable with some food.
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1/26/2008 - rbrater wrote: 85 Points
Light, fruity, smooth. Smells of blackberry. Fruity taste. Solid tannins.
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12/30/2007 - norsktorsk wrote: 88 Points
Great sipper.
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12/30/2007 - Meerlust wrote: 86 Points
Clear, ruby red color. The expressive nose showed clean cherry and red raspberry fruit that was mirrored on the palate. This medium-bodied wine had more tannins than the 06 Wild Horse and more depth to the fruit. The finish was fruit packed and longer than the first wine as well.
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12/23/2007 - SaysNuts wrote: 91 Points
Excellent Pinot Noir.
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12/1/2007 - kleinahoe wrote: 87 Points
You get what you pay for
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11/26/2007 - cormyr wrote: 90 Points
if youre looking for a light, fruity, tangy, quaffer thats delicious, youve found it. slight nose of wet dog at first. cherries, cola syrup, and spice. nice acidic zing.
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11/1/2007 - win wrote: 85 Points
Very light, comfortable Pinot Noir.
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