Drank in early October, 2011. Amazing wine, beautiful, aged without oxidation, gorgeous terciary aromas and taste. 10 years old, original cost $35. I am so sorry it was my last bottle.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Light ruby color with slightly rusty color around the rim. Smells heavenly like an aged burg with sour cherry, cranberry, red currants, lavender and thyme, as well as some tobacco leaf. Nice and earthy on the palate, with some truffle and solid fruit. Finishes rather well and I would bet that many would peg this as a Volnay before they guess RRV. Super wine that proves CA Pinot can indeed develop similarly to burgs and offer the freshness and elegance that I often miss in CA Pinot.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Decanted 45 minutes. Dark garnet. Brooding nose of dark cherry with meaty underbrush and earth. Palate follows the nose and has really nice structure with both firm tannins and nice acidity.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
11/16/2011 - ruevin wrote: 97 Points
Drank in early October, 2011. Amazing wine, beautiful, aged without oxidation, gorgeous terciary aromas and taste. 10 years old, original cost $35. I am so sorry it was my last bottle.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/20/2010 - cseanb1 wrote: 92 Points
Opened and decanted. Given 30+ minutes of air the fruit emerges to show a CA version of Vosne Romanee.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/8/2009 - TheFoodieTraveler wrote: 91 Points
well integrated, still a bit oaky
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/3/2009 - TheFoodieTraveler wrote: 93 Points
Remarkable - aged like a burgundy. Wonderful surprise
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/8/2007 - steffenpelz wrote:
Light ruby color with slightly rusty color around the rim. Smells heavenly like an aged burg with sour cherry, cranberry, red currants, lavender and thyme, as well as some tobacco leaf. Nice and earthy on the palate, with some truffle and solid fruit. Finishes rather well and I would bet that many would peg this as a Volnay before they guess RRV. Super wine that proves CA Pinot can indeed develop similarly to burgs and offer the freshness and elegance that I often miss in CA Pinot.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/19/2006 - LoireFan wrote: 91 Points
A very nice wine and a great value!
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/8/2006 - thomaskeil wrote: 88 Points
Decanted 45 minutes. Dark garnet. Brooding nose of dark cherry with meaty underbrush and earth. Palate follows the nose and has really nice structure with both firm tannins and nice acidity.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/3/2006 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
Drinking beautifully. Pairs well with Rogan Josh.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/1/2005 - LoireFan wrote:
Good!
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/17/2005 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
Everyone loved it.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment