Crimson coloring, modestly translucent and fairly thin. Nose has hints of earth and figs but is fairly understated. Palate of dried raisin with weak acidity and structure. Chalky strawberry flash on the finish which was my favorite part of the wine. Unlikely to revisit. 5+11+15+6=87
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This certainly has more tannin compared to 09's and an benefit from bottle time, but has little discernible oak, balanced acids, and really nice fruit (fig, black cherry, plum, and a touch of strawberry), and some tobacco/leafy notes. I'm going to pick up some more and pay a bit attention to this producer.
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1/31/2019 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice.
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10/31/2017 - JaynPam Likes this wine: 88 Points
Classically Willamette.
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1/30/2016 - VinVet Likes this wine: 88 Points
Black cherry nose with some earth notes. More sour cherry on the palate, tart acidity and soft tannins. Short finish.
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7/10/2015 - VinVet Likes this wine: 86 Points
Cherry cough syrup nose. Fruit forward cherry candy palate. Soft tannins and modest length finish.
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3/1/2015 - glethier wrote: 88 Points
Light to medium bodied. Smooth to fruity flavour. Does not pair well with cheese, took flavour away from wine. Cheese was belibitano black pepper
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7/5/2014 - VinVet Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice cherry nose, well integrated fruit with cherry cough syrup dominant. Short finish.
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3/22/2014 - mdfuller Likes this wine: 89 Points
the '08 cuvee was the least favorite wine of the evening ... had a bit of unpleasing nose and the palate did not live up to the vintage
drank side-by-side with Asha '09, Delara '06 and Le Cadeau Equinox '08 ... Cuvee was #4.
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2/15/2013 - VinVet wrote: 87 Points
Sour cherry and oak on the nose. continues in the mouth. Slight earthiness and smooth feel in the mouth. Moderate length finish
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12/24/2012 - Vervelb wrote: 86 Points
Med body pinot, tasty if not completely integrated. Better on its own than with food.
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8/18/2012 - lumpyelbow wrote:
Nice but I preferred the Longplay
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7/20/2012 - Delli wrote: 87 Points
Crimson coloring, modestly translucent and fairly thin. Nose has hints of earth and figs but is fairly understated. Palate of dried raisin with weak acidity and structure. Chalky strawberry flash on the finish which was my favorite part of the wine. Unlikely to revisit. 5+11+15+6=87
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4/23/2012 - Ron Felthoven wrote: 87 Points
same notes as before. Not terribly bright or aromatic.
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12/11/2011 - ccrida wrote:
Big, earthy, needs some time, even with air, but loads of potential.
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12/7/2011 - Ron Felthoven wrote: 89 Points
This certainly has more tannin compared to 09's and an benefit from bottle time, but has little discernible oak, balanced acids, and really nice fruit (fig, black cherry, plum, and a touch of strawberry), and some tobacco/leafy notes. I'm going to pick up some more and pay a bit attention to this producer.
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