Medium ruby. Aromas of cedar, earth and hibiscus. Medium body, crisp acidity, heavier tannins (for Pinot), and good balance. Flavors of red apple, sawdust and hibiscus. Medium finish.
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Medium-deep bright garnet in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of red cherries, strawberries & raspberries with overtones of floral & spice notes, earthy/dusty, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of red cherries, mulberries & cranberries with spices, minerals, herbs & a slight hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with extended airing but should develop further with additional aging at which time it may merit a higher score (93+).
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Unfair to the wine to pass judgement this young — another couple years will benefit it greatly. That said, the potential is clearly on display and still makes for a very pretty glass.
Took a fair bit of decanting to wake up but beautiful once it did. Typical nose of quality Sonoma coast Pinot and KB in general — big sultry cherry pastry up front with a wealth of vanilla, graphite and cedar interwoven. Secondary aromas of bay leaf, rose, white pepper and clove. Still a prominent oak profile at this stage.
Palate shows some bright acidity with some brasher young tannin that time will certainly calm. Overall great complexity beginning to eke out here. Can’t wait to come back to this with some cellaring.
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3/15/2024 - ColluraJ Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium ruby. Aromas of cedar, earth and hibiscus. Medium body, crisp acidity, heavier tannins (for Pinot), and good balance. Flavors of red apple, sawdust and hibiscus. Medium finish.
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2/27/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Fresh and lively, and some crunchy fruit to it.
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2/1/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium-deep bright garnet in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of red cherries, strawberries & raspberries with overtones of floral & spice notes, earthy/dusty, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of red cherries, mulberries & cranberries with spices, minerals, herbs & a slight hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with extended airing but should develop further with additional aging at which time it may merit a higher score (93+).
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1/27/2024 - Twopawsup Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pale ruby color with slow legs. Oak, red berry and violet on the nose.
Red plum, raspberry and white pepper on the palate. Long silky finish.
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12/30/2023 - cchoukal wrote:
Great, not outstanding, but then it’s young. The positives include clean red fruit and nice acidity.
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12/25/2023 - Putty37 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Absolutely incredible. Red fruit and stone fruit with a long finish.
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12/18/2023 - KingsleyZissou Likes this wine: 93 Points
Unfair to the wine to pass judgement this young — another couple years will benefit it greatly. That said, the potential is clearly on display and still makes for a very pretty glass.
Took a fair bit of decanting to wake up but beautiful once it did. Typical nose of quality Sonoma coast Pinot and KB in general — big sultry cherry pastry up front with a wealth of vanilla, graphite and cedar interwoven. Secondary aromas of bay leaf, rose, white pepper and clove. Still a prominent oak profile at this stage.
Palate shows some bright acidity with some brasher young tannin that time will certainly calm. Overall great complexity beginning to eke out here. Can’t wait to come back to this with some cellaring.
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10/30/2023 - Yohansmas Likes this wine:
국내에서는 일단 구하기조차 어려운 코스타 브라운의 피노누아 와인.
결론부터 말하자면 미국 피노누아를 좋아한다면 도전해볼만하다.
다만, 가성비를 생각한다면 (현지가를 고려해도) 글쎄?
노즈에서는 부르고뉴 피노누아 특유의 향들은 솔직히 거의 느껴지지 않았다.
오히려 붉은 과실이 너무 지나치게 터지는 듯 하여 약간 쥬스같은 느낌이 강했달까?
다행인 것은 시간이 좀 지나니 피노누아에서 기대하는 꽃향기가 피어오르기 시작한다.
칠링이 문제인지 입에서는 달콤하면서도 기분나쁜 쓴 맛이 남았다.
좋게 말하면 미국 피노누아 특유의 달콤쌉싸름한 맛이었고, 나쁘게 말하면 이 맛도 저 맛도 아닌?
물론 가격을 생각해서 악평이 되었지만 꽤나 밸런스 잡힌 맛이었던 것도 사실.
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10/10/2023 - napasoutherner Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautiful wine. Too early.
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9/16/2023 - ewasowicz Likes this wine: 95 Points
Nose: oak, vanilla, cherry
Taste: nice finish of strawberry, vanilla, cherry and raisins. I LOVE this wine.
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7/7/2023 - tcarter Likes this wine: 93 Points
Softer, more feminine and more elegant than I normally associate with KB Pinots. Very nice wine.
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6/24/2023 - Jheinlen Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bold for a Pinot Noir but a natural, characteristic flavor. Vanilla flavor. Clean and enjoyable.
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