Nose is muted, but this wine has more life than I expected. Still has some soft strawberry and cola flavor and enough acid to feel bright, pair with food and linger in the palate. I sense some spice in the finish ( cinnamon and clove?)0
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Very interesting and delicious, albeit unusual aged PN. Complex and dark nose, with some herb and - I called it - tarragon. Palate is lush and rich, without the light lingering most PN strive for...instead, this was big, dark, and fun to contemplate. Savory characteristics matched well with first courses...lovely example of an evolved big PN from RRiver...nice work, JeffM.
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- Brick color with fast forming legs. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Juicy texture with a medium finish - Dry, balanced acidity. Lovely notes of dark berries. Well balanced oak.
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An outstanding Pinot from Hartford. It has all the qualities that I want in a California Pinot: Rich, red fruit, a bit of earthiness, subtle oak flavors, and a lingering finish.
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8/11/2019 - whme Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big Pinot!! In the wrong glass would fool many.
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6/14/2018 - BoulderWine wrote: 91 Points
Has held up well with plenty of fruit still in place.
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3/22/2017 - Vinomnivore Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose is muted, but this wine has more life than I expected. Still has some soft strawberry and cola flavor and enough acid to feel bright, pair with food and linger in the palate. I sense some spice in the finish ( cinnamon and clove?)0
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8/28/2016 - CJM wrote: 90 Points
Clear garnet with slight rim browning. Slate, strawberry, black cherry. Low acids, low tannins. Black licorice. Short balanced finish.
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7/25/2016 - zoeldar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very interesting and delicious, albeit unusual aged PN. Complex and dark nose, with some herb and - I called it - tarragon. Palate is lush and rich, without the light lingering most PN strive for...instead, this was big, dark, and fun to contemplate. Savory characteristics matched well with first courses...lovely example of an evolved big PN from RRiver...nice work, JeffM.
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11/8/2015 - StellarCellar wrote: 88 Points
I think this is over the hill or just not for me. Heavy dark fruit with no acid left for balance.
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7/11/2015 - Jkuryak Likes this wine: 92 Points
Enjoyed with a seafood/tortellini pesto dish. Was delicious. Smooth, fruity, with a nice finish.
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9/1/2012 - JSPuskar wrote: 92 Points
Excellent wine. Great spice on palate, toasty, red raspberry on nose. Long finish
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8/11/2012 - Nick_Robinson wrote:
- Brick color with fast forming legs. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Juicy texture with a medium finish - Dry, balanced acidity. Lovely notes of dark berries. Well balanced oak.
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6/23/2012 - CJM wrote: 92 Points
well balanced, delicious pinot, burgundian in style, not too oaky, great fruit - maybe could live a few more years in the cellar...
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6/6/2012 - Beep wrote: 93 Points
Beautiful nose. Ruby colored. Lot's of fruit on the palate. Black cherry. Hartford knows great Pinots
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1/5/2012 - Cantina Hill's wrote: 92 Points
Balance and finesse, strawberry, rasberry, earth, minerals, good finish, beautiful color
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12/20/2011 - Burkeshire wrote: 92 Points
An outstanding Pinot from Hartford. It has all the qualities that I want in a California Pinot: Rich, red fruit, a bit of earthiness, subtle oak flavors, and a lingering finish.
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