A bit of a surprise. I was expecting something almost undrinkable, but what I got was a pretty good inexpensive pinot.
Popped and poured. The wine has a very translucent look in the glass. A bit different then the fuller density California pinots that I've been drinking. The nose reminded me of a Sea Smoke Botella from the same vintage (weird)....black cherry and earth. Taste was dominated by raspberry, to the point that I was starting to get a bit sick of it halfway thru my 2nd glass. As the finish quickly leaves you, you are left with a strong taste of pineapple.
I still have about half a bottle left, that I will hopefully revisit the next day.
Overall, this is not a wine I would buy again, but for the price point I thought it was quite good.
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A slight brown tinge to the red reminiscent of something a bit more Burgundian – yet "thin" looking in color & texture. The nose was weak cherry & raspberry with a slight earthy smell. The most intensity came from the alcohol. The "thin" theme continued on the palate; weak fruit taste, balanced until the bitter finish. I would not buy this wine again, regardless of price.
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3/21/2007 - jmacky614 wrote:
A bit of a surprise. I was expecting something almost undrinkable, but what I got was a pretty good inexpensive pinot.
Popped and poured. The wine has a very translucent look in the glass. A bit different then the fuller density California pinots that I've been drinking. The nose reminded me of a Sea Smoke Botella from the same vintage (weird)....black cherry and earth. Taste was dominated by raspberry, to the point that I was starting to get a bit sick of it halfway thru my 2nd glass. As the finish quickly leaves you, you are left with a strong taste of pineapple.
I still have about half a bottle left, that I will hopefully revisit the next day.
Overall, this is not a wine I would buy again, but for the price point I thought it was quite good.
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12/20/2005 - eszencia wrote:
A slight brown tinge to the red reminiscent of something a bit more Burgundian – yet "thin" looking in color & texture. The nose was weak cherry & raspberry with a slight earthy smell. The most intensity came from the alcohol. The "thin" theme continued on the palate; weak fruit taste, balanced until the bitter finish. I would not buy this wine again, regardless of price.
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