I rarely have any Pinot Noir this old. As a result, this bottle had nice depth and complexity. The fruit is a bit restrained, but it was a joy to drink this!
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It's been a year since the last bottle and the change is significant. Color remains the same. Nose is forest floor and moss. Fruit is really pulling back on the palate, unfortunately. At this rate get after them and drink up.
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Fairly dark in color, garnet/purple, but drops off at the edge. The nose and palate are intertwined slowing dark cherry, Indian spice, and restrained oak. Mouthfeel is just a bit thin on the attack. Very well balance, solidly built. With two left and they are holding up nicely and adding secondary depth.
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Garnet red. Floral cherry nose. Full bodied Pinot Noir. This enters with dark bing cherry enhanced by a variety of spicy flavors. Great mouthfeel on this wine. Bright, pure fruit. Some richness lingers, but the tart flavors cut through and balance the wine. Typical 2008 with a firm backbone of acid and tannin. Exceptional length.
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Purplish red becoming quite thin at the rim. Aromas of red cherry and light spice. A little tart cranberry into the mid-palate with a good bit of acidity. Just the slightest tannic covering on the teeth at the end, but the acidity is what provides a decent length. All throughout there is rose petal. It starts slowly builds to its greatest in the mid-palate before tapering off. In one word-lovely.
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Very nice little pinot. I've had less than great experiences with 08 and its because I haven't pick very nice wines. Selected this from a restaurant list in beaverton and thought it was fantastic. Beautiful candied cherry fruit, nice complexity and very elegant finish.
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Nice nose of black cherries, sweet spice, sandalwood, and earth. Medium-light bodied palate that's a bit lacking in fruit. Plenty of spice and a singe of alcohol. Sweet cherry finish. Did well with an hour or so of air, but did not benefit from the Vinturi. Drink within the next two years.
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9/26/2015 - rgrosz6 Likes this wine: 90 Points
I rarely have any Pinot Noir this old. As a result, this bottle had nice depth and complexity. The fruit is a bit restrained, but it was a joy to drink this!
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11/29/2014 - JimFreedom wrote:
This was a 2011 pinot.
Excellent lots of complexity
Full bodied. On thanksgiving.
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3/9/2013 - brigcampbell wrote:
It's been a year since the last bottle and the change is significant. Color remains the same. Nose is forest floor and moss. Fruit is really pulling back on the palate, unfortunately. At this rate get after them and drink up.
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8/30/2012 - Mstroh55 wrote: 90 Points
Nice smooth Pinot. Cherry
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4/14/2012 - brigcampbell wrote:
Fairly dark in color, garnet/purple, but drops off at the edge. The nose and palate are intertwined slowing dark cherry, Indian spice, and restrained oak. Mouthfeel is just a bit thin on the attack. Very well balance, solidly built. With two left and they are holding up nicely and adding secondary depth.
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11/25/2011 - brownman6 wrote: 88 Points
fruit throughout palate, slight nose, typical pinot
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9/29/2011 - Anthony Lombardi wrote:
Garnet red. Floral cherry nose. Full bodied Pinot Noir. This enters with dark bing cherry enhanced by a variety of spicy flavors. Great mouthfeel on this wine. Bright, pure fruit. Some richness lingers, but the tart flavors cut through and balance the wine. Typical 2008 with a firm backbone of acid and tannin. Exceptional length.
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9/7/2011 - BlancdeBlanc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose: spicy mulled wine Palate: tart cherry, fruity
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8/5/2011 - ssimpsonjr wrote: 90 Points
Purplish red becoming quite thin at the rim. Aromas of red cherry and light spice. A little tart cranberry into the mid-palate with a good bit of acidity. Just the slightest tannic covering on the teeth at the end, but the acidity is what provides a decent length. All throughout there is rose petal. It starts slowly builds to its greatest in the mid-palate before tapering off. In one word-lovely.
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7/20/2011 - Randi M. wrote: 87 Points
Earthy nose. Cherry and plum on the palate. Med body. Much better with time in the glass. Drank with sushi.
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6/28/2011 - skifree wrote: 91 Points
With dinner at 67 in Seattle. Very light in color, but complex on the note and in the mouth. Very nice with both courses. Much better than expected.
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5/7/2011 - brigcampbell wrote:
Very nice little pinot. I've had less than great experiences with 08 and its because I haven't pick very nice wines. Selected this from a restaurant list in beaverton and thought it was fantastic. Beautiful candied cherry fruit, nice complexity and very elegant finish.
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3/19/2011 - michelleconlon wrote: 88 Points
Tasty with lasagna! :)
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3/19/2011 - suzanna9452000 wrote: 87 Points
Earthy nose. In the mouth: Candied cherry, spice, wet soil. Medium bodied in the mouth and a bit linear: not much changing from start to finish.
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2/6/2011 - cartime wrote: 88 Points
Nice nose of black cherries, sweet spice, sandalwood, and earth. Medium-light bodied palate that's a bit lacking in fruit. Plenty of spice and a singe of alcohol. Sweet cherry finish. Did well with an hour or so of air, but did not benefit from the Vinturi. Drink within the next two years.
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1/27/2011 - fmoehl@yahoo.com wrote: 90 Points
We like this wine a lot, typical Pinot nose and aroma, all a Pinot should have
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12/7/2010 - wino_tim wrote: 83 Points
Stinky with profound earth and mushroom accents to its red cherry flavors, this is simplistic and lacking depth considering the vintage.
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11/25/2010 - Zambraia wrote: 85 Points
Nice nose. Leather. Easy drink.
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11/19/2010 - Decanthor wrote: 81 Points
Tried at tasting. An ok pinot with a good body, but slightly bitter at the finish.
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9/24/2010 - biocop wrote: 90 Points
No formaldehyde taste.
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