Finally opened this club shipment. Popped and poured with aeration into Riedel Sommelier Pinot Noir glass. Interestingly, cork top was stained red and some mold apparent. To my happy surprise, the wine was very much intact, with nose-filling aromas of "the barn" that blew over after 5 minutes to reveal fresh bing cherries and raspberries. This wine is dense and full bodied, with similar flavors on the palate. Tons of life left, and I wish I had a few more bottles.
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This is a mid to heavier weight PN with loads of fruit, well balanced acidity and a polished finish. Pop and pour this is ready to go, which is very appealing for BYO at MV.
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Beautiful garnet/ruby red color; orange peel and clove nose; deep plum and dark cherry fruit, tons of flavor; long, warm finish. Tastes like a good one from Oregon though it is Sonoma, this is very impressive!
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On the nose pomegranate and orange. On the palate really good pinot fruit, lighter, brighter and less okay than the rest of the HC pinots. FInishes with juicy sweet tannins. The best wine at this HC tasting.
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14.5% ABV. Translucent medium ruby in the glass. Aromatic cinnamon-like spices and tangy red cranberry fruit on the nose. Medium bodied with ripe semi-sweet red fruit. Pretty nice.
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Maybe I opened way too early. I was very disappointed witht his thin, highly acid wine. Very little fruit, aforementioned acid and a bit of smoke. I'm a Hartford fan but not of this bottle.
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Black Pepper. Tobacco. High on acidity. Complex. Smoky. Drinks Big. Decanted for about 30 minutes after tasting. Needs more time in the bottle. Retry in another 18 months.
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Tongue coating luscious raspberry fruit with surprising complexity and depth. Some smooth tannins and a fantastic lingering finish. What a beautiful wine
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A bit thin on the nose, perhaps one-dimensional, but a good dimension indeed. A bit peaty, smoky, earthy, not too fruity. Not an ultra-powerful wine, but reasonable balance, good finish.
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5/5/2012 - cycfan wrote: 92 Points
Very nice wine. It was a bit hot for my taste, but wonderful flavors of cherry, cola, raspberries. Nice long finish.
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3/8/2012 - zinslurpie wrote:
Finally opened this club shipment. Popped and poured with aeration into Riedel Sommelier Pinot Noir glass. Interestingly, cork top was stained red and some mold apparent. To my happy surprise, the wine was very much intact, with nose-filling aromas of "the barn" that blew over after 5 minutes to reveal fresh bing cherries and raspberries. This wine is dense and full bodied, with similar flavors on the palate. Tons of life left, and I wish I had a few more bottles.
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9/2/2011 - winejnky wrote: 92 Points
This is a mid to heavier weight PN with loads of fruit, well balanced acidity and a polished finish. Pop and pour this is ready to go, which is very appealing for BYO at MV.
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5/29/2011 - winejnky wrote: 93 Points
Beautiful garnet/ruby red color; orange peel and clove nose; deep plum and dark cherry fruit, tons of flavor; long, warm finish. Tastes like a good one from Oregon though it is Sonoma, this is very impressive!
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10/3/2010 - dke wrote: 91 Points
On the nose pomegranate and orange. On the palate really good pinot fruit, lighter, brighter and less okay than the rest of the HC pinots. FInishes with juicy sweet tannins. The best wine at this HC tasting.
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9/4/2010 - OneLastSyrah Likes this wine:
14.5% ABV. Translucent medium ruby in the glass. Aromatic cinnamon-like spices and tangy red cranberry fruit on the nose. Medium bodied with ripe semi-sweet red fruit. Pretty nice.
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5/1/2010 - tgkswine wrote: 85 Points
Maybe I opened way too early. I was very disappointed witht his thin, highly acid wine. Very little fruit, aforementioned acid and a bit of smoke. I'm a Hartford fan but not of this bottle.
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4/21/2010 - carcoach wrote: 90 Points
Black Pepper. Tobacco. High on acidity. Complex. Smoky. Drinks Big. Decanted for about 30 minutes after tasting. Needs more time in the bottle. Retry in another 18 months.
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4/19/2010 - Dwey wrote: 94 Points
Big, Full, Impressive. Long finish, multi layered flavors
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3/28/2009 - davidrh1 wrote: 92 Points
Tongue coating luscious raspberry fruit with surprising complexity and depth. Some smooth tannins and a fantastic lingering finish. What a beautiful wine
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3/17/2009 - rael007 wrote: 90 Points
A bit thin on the nose, perhaps one-dimensional, but a good dimension indeed. A bit peaty, smoky, earthy, not too fruity. Not an ultra-powerful wine, but reasonable balance, good finish.
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