Transparent crimson with light bricking at the edges. Primarily aromas of asphalt and earth, with a bit of dark red fruit and flower underneath. Light to medium body with medium acid and finish, smooth tannin, and red fruit, cola, orange peel, and spice on the palate. Nice pinot in a lighter style.
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Pale brick in color. Moderate aroma intensity, slightly earthy with a little barnyard. Medium body, good acidity and low tannin level. Low cherry flavor intensity and a medium finish. Overall muted, waited too long on this one.
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I may have let this go in the cellar too long. I wasn't feeling it as much as some of the previous bottles I drank over the last few years. If you still have this might want to get to it soon.
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A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark amber in color, very dark for a Pinot. A full bodied Pinot, with blackberry, plums, raspberry, with white pepper spice, some tobacco flavors, very well made.
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Typical Oregon Pinot Noir is not my style but this is above the pack. Definitely richer and fuller bodied, rasberry, cola, spice, light tannins and just enough acidity. Slightly jammy but still a winner.
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Great example of an exceptional Oregon Pinot. More tart berry fruits along with cola and pomegranate for me. Rose petal, light tannins, a hint of spice and definitely a side of herbal and smoke to it. Multi-dimensional and full throttle which makes it fun.
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From memory. Big mix of blueberry and raspberry on the nose. Transfers onto the palate with good balance of fruit, medium tannin and acid. Very pleasurable wine. For my palate right around 89-90 points.
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Nose: Red fruit, flowers. Taste: Big red fruit on the approach, strawberries and raspberries. A hint of cola on the finish, which is quite long and nice. OK, but not amazing acidity. Flavors are very strong, this is not mild mannered... but it's also not terribly complex. A crowd pleaser.
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Fantastic pinot. Everybody loved it though many guessed New Zealand. Fairly dark ruby. Lovely raspberry, strawberry, spices, herbs and violets. Mid-bodied with vibrant fruit, freshness soft tanins and balancing acidity. Long finish. I have limited experience with Oregon Pinot Noirs since very few are available in Europe, but the few samples I had have shown me that it is worth seeking some more of them.
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Bright red cherry and strawberry pop right off the top (underscored by a hint of brine), riding a tangy, springy wave of acidity. Black pepper, oak, and pleasing tannins peek through mid-palate. Pleasant, subtle florals on the finish.
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Had this with New Years Eve dinner at the Country Club. I also had it at the winery in October at a dinner. Nice fruit, very approachable now, good right from bottle without decanting, tastes of cherries, berries, good drinker right now. A step above the King Estate Signature PN.
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10/15/2014 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 90 Points
Transparent crimson with light bricking at the edges. Primarily aromas of asphalt and earth, with a bit of dark red fruit and flower underneath. Light to medium body with medium acid and finish, smooth tannin, and red fruit, cola, orange peel, and spice on the palate. Nice pinot in a lighter style.
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1/13/2014 - WhannaBGV wrote: 87 Points
Pale brick in color. Moderate aroma intensity, slightly earthy with a little barnyard. Medium body, good acidity and low tannin level. Low cherry flavor intensity and a medium finish. Overall muted, waited too long on this one.
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11/28/2013 - diane.forgy@dianeforgy.com wrote: 85 Points
Flattening out but tart cherry, spice and earth
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8/4/2013 - GA_Seattle wrote: 84 Points
Very faded, just a glimpse of fruit - definitely over the hill at this point.
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10/13/2012 - gcarl wrote: 90 Points
Nice, but a bit too new world for me to seek more. Heavy on the fruit nose, nice on the palate, enjoyed by others at blind tasting.
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9/15/2012 - gquigs wrote: 91 Points
Really enjoyed this, nice red fruit, good acidity, great oregon pinot
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8/23/2012 - wineguy1968 wrote: 88 Points
I may have let this go in the cellar too long. I wasn't feeling it as much as some of the previous bottles I drank over the last few years. If you still have this might want to get to it soon.
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5/9/2012 - corkscrews wrote: 91 Points
A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark amber in color, very dark for a Pinot. A full bodied Pinot, with blackberry, plums, raspberry, with white pepper spice, some tobacco flavors, very well made.
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11/19/2011 - NJ BIG CHRIS wrote: 91 Points
Excellent blend of fruit, herbs, earth.
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10/6/2011 - broughstyle wrote: 92 Points
Big boy fruit bomb Pinot. Classic Oregon pinot head and shoulders above the rest
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5/13/2011 - diane.forgy@dianeforgy.com wrote: 92 Points
Typical Oregon Pinot Noir is not my style but this is above the pack. Definitely richer and fuller bodied, rasberry, cola, spice, light tannins and just enough acidity. Slightly jammy but still a winner.
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3/23/2011 - diane.forgy@dianeforgy.com wrote: 91 Points
Great example of an exceptional Oregon Pinot. More tart berry fruits along with cola and pomegranate for me. Rose petal, light tannins, a hint of spice and definitely a side of herbal and smoke to it. Multi-dimensional and full throttle which makes it fun.
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3/20/2011 - Alfaro wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding
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2/7/2011 - DRod wrote: 90 Points
From memory. Big mix of blueberry and raspberry on the nose. Transfers onto the palate with good balance of fruit, medium tannin and acid. Very pleasurable wine. For my palate right around 89-90 points.
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1/13/2011 - oog wrote: 89 Points
Nose: Red fruit, flowers. Taste: Big red fruit on the approach, strawberries and raspberries. A hint of cola on the finish, which is quite long and nice. OK, but not amazing acidity. Flavors are very strong, this is not mild mannered... but it's also not terribly complex. A crowd pleaser.
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1/7/2011 - Varus wrote: 91 Points
Big, rich Pinot. Looking forward to day two. Very pure aromatics.
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12/20/2010 - slippytoad wrote: 91 Points
Nice level of acidity. Not too fruit forward like most calis
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7/20/2010 - Yiannis wrote: 93 Points
Fantastic pinot. Everybody loved it though many guessed New Zealand. Fairly dark ruby. Lovely raspberry, strawberry, spices, herbs and violets. Mid-bodied with vibrant fruit, freshness soft tanins and balancing acidity. Long finish. I have limited experience with Oregon Pinot Noirs since very few are available in Europe, but the few samples I had have shown me that it is worth seeking some more of them.
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2/26/2010 - ngtivspace wrote:
Bright red cherry and strawberry pop right off the top (underscored by a hint of brine), riding a tangy, springy wave of acidity. Black pepper, oak, and pleasing tannins peek through mid-palate. Pleasant, subtle florals on the finish.
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4/8/2009 - hutch wrote: 89 Points
Wine Marketing Tasting (Newport): Rich and silky. Great, clean nose. Very good, but the price. Oh my! 88-89
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12/31/2008 - duck833 wrote: 91 Points
Had this with New Years Eve dinner at the Country Club. I also had it at the winery in October at a dinner. Nice fruit, very approachable now, good right from bottle without decanting, tastes of cherries, berries, good drinker right now. A step above the King Estate Signature PN.
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