Might be just a little over the hill but still an enjoyable wine. Still has some decent fruit and some earthy notes on the nose. Did improve a little from the first pour to the last. Certainly wouldn't hang on to these any longer if you have them.
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Light purple. Nose of cherry, mushroom, and menthol that goes with the light, elegant flavors. Soft tannins, some remaining fruit flavors but these are much more subtle than was present in its younger days. " Burgundian". Balanced, nice , just not very exciting.
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I didn't expect much from reading the previous tasting notes, but I was happily surprised by this wine. It had a nice thick mouthfeel, and and increadible finish. The tannins have nicely mellowed out, but the fruit is still there. The flavors are subtle, but elegant and layered, with rasberry in the foreground and subtle minerals in the background.
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Opened and consumed over a 2 hour window after 15-20 mins of air. Light bodied, but vibrant apple fruit character...vibrancy a bit one dimensional. Apple/cranberry fruit with muted delicate flower petals. Nice...but doesn't blow me away with range or depth.
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Plum and rasberry nose, somewhat muted, with a bit of mint. Not overly complex, but nice red fruity taste. Had a couple of these the last couple years, this one seems to be the best. Probably would not age much longer though.
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Drank with some copper river salmon. Vibrant red color. Flavors of cherry and plum with a touch of chocolate and smooth tannins. Sounds like a great recipe but something was missing. Not enough complexity and personality for a $40 Pinot to be rated outstanding.
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Didn't live up to my expectations from a couple of years ago. Pe4rfumed aromatics are still there and are the highlight. Fruit is more simple and starting to fade already. Tannins are still too dominant.
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Opened with dinner last night of rotissarie chicken and couscous. Lots of lush, up-front black cherry and berry fruit. Wiff of menthol on the nose with some cola. Supple mouthfeel, with a decent grip from softened tannins. Just the right amount of oak. Enjoyable for about 5 more years I'd think.
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This bottle is much different than the last. The nose is completely overwhelmed by caramel. The amount of oak this must have seen is amazing. I get a little chocolate trying to get through the oak. The palate is of medium weight with red fruits and caramel. There is some underlying acid but it is dominated by the oak.
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The color is a beautiful ruby red. The nose shows some heat, leather, oak, and mint. The palate shows medium weight with tastes of vanilla, earth, and some red fruit. This wine is fairly plain and lacking in depth. There is nothing wrong with it, but for $40 I expected more.
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Bold fruit on the nose - raspberry and wild strawberry - that continue on through to the palate. I know this was opened too young, and the tannins aren't fully integrated but the raw material here is really wonderful so I expect this to be wonderful by 2005 or 2006. Good acidity provides nice length.
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11/20/2021 - Rob MacKay wrote:
Might be just a little over the hill but still an enjoyable wine. Still has some decent fruit and some earthy notes on the nose. Did improve a little from the first pour to the last. Certainly wouldn't hang on to these any longer if you have them.
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8/27/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light purple. Nose of cherry, mushroom, and menthol that goes with the light, elegant flavors. Soft tannins, some remaining fruit flavors but these are much more subtle than was present in its younger days. " Burgundian". Balanced, nice , just not very exciting.
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10/11/2009 - RandJ wrote:
over the hill. no fruit
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5/4/2008 - mlawren1 wrote: 93 Points
Wow, wonderful mouthful of blueberries and blackberries. Long finish of chocolate and spices. well integrated with a wonderful smoothness.
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3/19/2008 - louisl wrote: 92 Points
I didn't expect much from reading the previous tasting notes, but I was happily surprised by this wine. It had a nice thick mouthfeel, and and increadible finish. The tannins have nicely mellowed out, but the fruit is still there. The flavors are subtle, but elegant and layered, with rasberry in the foreground and subtle minerals in the background.
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8/18/2007 - Geeble wrote:
Past its prime, but still solid
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7/20/2007 - Gfritzh wrote: 88 Points
A mature Oregon Pinot Noir. Not much fruit left. The wine seemed to awaken about 1/2 hour after opening with muted fruit and tannins. Drink now.
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6/28/2007 - Gfritzh wrote: 90 Points
Harsh and tannic when first opened. Softened into a very enjoyable mature Burgundy style wine with silky tannins and well integrated fruit. Drink now.
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3/2/2006 - rfras wrote: 88 Points
Nice fruit taste, but lighter body an less complex than anticipated
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12/31/2005 - DesMarteau wrote: 89 Points
Opened and consumed over a 2 hour window after 15-20 mins of air. Light bodied, but vibrant apple fruit character...vibrancy a bit one dimensional. Apple/cranberry fruit with muted delicate flower petals. Nice...but doesn't blow me away with range or depth.
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12/10/2005 - cadamson wrote: 87 Points
Plum and rasberry nose, somewhat muted, with a bit of mint. Not overly complex, but nice red fruity taste. Had a couple of these the last couple years, this one seems to be the best. Probably would not age much longer though.
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6/5/2005 - SGates wrote: 88 Points
Drank with some copper river salmon. Vibrant red color. Flavors of cherry and plum with a touch of chocolate and smooth tannins. Sounds like a great recipe but something was missing. Not enough complexity and personality for a $40 Pinot to be rated outstanding.
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1/23/2005 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Didn't live up to my expectations from a couple of years ago. Pe4rfumed aromatics are still there and are the highlight. Fruit is more simple and starting to fade already. Tannins are still too dominant.
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11/20/2004 - dinwiddie wrote: 92 Points
Opened with dinner last night of rotissarie chicken and couscous. Lots of lush, up-front black cherry and berry fruit. Wiff of menthol on the nose with some cola. Supple mouthfeel, with a decent grip from softened tannins. Just the right amount of oak. Enjoyable for about 5 more years I'd think.
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11/3/2004 - Jason wrote: 82 Points
This bottle is much different than the last. The nose is completely overwhelmed by caramel. The amount of oak this must have seen is amazing. I get a little chocolate trying to get through the oak. The palate is of medium weight with red fruits and caramel. There is some underlying acid but it is dominated by the oak.
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3/1/2004 - Jason wrote: 84 Points
The color is a beautiful ruby red. The nose shows some heat, leather, oak, and mint. The palate shows medium weight with tastes of vanilla, earth, and some red fruit. This wine is fairly plain and lacking in depth. There is nothing wrong with it, but for $40 I expected more.
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3/10/2002 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
Bold fruit on the nose - raspberry and wild strawberry - that continue on through to the palate. I know this was opened too young, and the tannins aren't fully integrated but the raw material here is really wonderful so I expect this to be wonderful by 2005 or 2006. Good acidity provides nice length.
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