This 2nd bottle from the auction purchase was not drinkable. Was bitter, sour, and dirty on the pop 'n pour and after airing overnight was not much better.
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Also a recent auction purchase. I enjoyed this. Fuller bodied PN that is in its twilight but there is still some fruit here (dark cherry and plum) to go with the solid structure (some tannins, cola, and brown sugar). I'm guessing this will soon go from aged to old so drink up.
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13.7% abv. Recent auction purchase. A little reductive on the pop 'n pour, and the aromas and flavors were a little unpleasant, so left it stoppered overnight. This cleared things up quite a bit. A little cloudy, which doesn't bother me at all and actually improves the mouthfeel for me in many cases, as I like the textural mouthfeel that this often gives and was so in this case as well. This looked and tasted "mature" - not really in a good way. Don't know what this tasted like in its youth, but I suspect it was better, as this was a touch sour and bitter. I'd imagine that this flavor profile character was not that noticeable with more youthful fruit present. Not terrible, but I chalk this up as a Cali Pinot that was just not meant to age. If scoring, 84 - 85.
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A savory fruity smokey version of an overthetop C-noir but with just (just) enough acids left to keep it lively and somewhat interesting. Medium bodied, interesting finish.
At 7 years old this wine is not going to get any better so suggest you drink up now.
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Decanted but sipped immediately. First taste was quite good. After 10 minutes balanced complexity and depth appeared. Far better than the first bottle a couple of weeks ago.
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Last bottle must have been a bit off, but it was a PNP. This bottle however was decanted about 1+ hours before drinking. That made all the difference in the world. Nice, fruit-forward, new world style. Fresh and tart red fruit. This still has quite a bit of life left in it. Drink or hold for another 2+ years.
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Fresh and sappy still with wild berry aromas and flavors. Cherry, plum and lavendar scents as well with complex and rich aromas and flavors. Fleshy and supple with an extended finish. Juicy without being simplistic. Some earthiness and savory notes in addition to the juicy fruit. Nice contrasts and balance overall.
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Medium to dark garnet. Extremely aromatic, almost floral or perfume on the nose. Very elegant and stylish. Subdued dried currant, earth and mushroom. Very sweet and savory and complex. Darke berry fruit on the finish.
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1/29/2022 - PIntag wrote: flawed
This 2nd bottle from the auction purchase was not drinkable. Was bitter, sour, and dirty on the pop 'n pour and after airing overnight was not much better.
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1/24/2022 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Also a recent auction purchase. I enjoyed this. Fuller bodied PN that is in its twilight but there is still some fruit here (dark cherry and plum) to go with the solid structure (some tannins, cola, and brown sugar). I'm guessing this will soon go from aged to old so drink up.
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12/27/2021 - PIntag wrote:
13.7% abv. Recent auction purchase.
A little reductive on the pop 'n pour, and the aromas and flavors were a little unpleasant, so left it stoppered overnight. This cleared things up quite a bit.
A little cloudy, which doesn't bother me at all and actually improves the mouthfeel for me in many cases, as I like the textural mouthfeel that this often gives and was so in this case as well.
This looked and tasted "mature" - not really in a good way. Don't know what this tasted like in its youth, but I suspect it was better, as this was a touch sour and bitter. I'd imagine that this flavor profile character was not that noticeable with more youthful fruit present. Not terrible, but I chalk this up as a Cali Pinot that was just not meant to age. If scoring, 84 - 85.
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11/21/2014 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 88 Points
A savory fruity smokey version of an overthetop C-noir but with just (just) enough acids left to keep it lively and somewhat interesting. Medium bodied, interesting finish.
At 7 years old this wine is not going to get any better so suggest you drink up now.
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4/19/2014 - Malibu wino Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ridiculously good wine for the money.
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1/17/2013 - fmoehl wrote:
great wine, loved it
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12/30/2012 - Vinovelo wrote: 92 Points
Decanted but sipped immediately. First taste was quite good. After 10 minutes balanced complexity and depth appeared. Far better than the first bottle a couple of weeks ago.
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12/25/2012 - landa73 wrote: 91 Points
Amazing pinot. Cedar and pencil with red fruit on the nose. Strawberry with touch of earth and slight tannin. Excellent.
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12/11/2012 - sellerscellar wrote: 91 Points
Last bottle must have been a bit off, but it was a PNP. This bottle however was decanted about 1+ hours before drinking. That made all the difference in the world. Nice, fruit-forward, new world style. Fresh and tart red fruit. This still has quite a bit of life left in it. Drink or hold for another 2+ years.
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9/20/2012 - SMZ wrote: 93 Points
My last bottle....wish I had bought more; beautiful wine
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4/10/2012 - SMZ wrote: 92 Points
Beautifully crafted... Same as prior notes; this wine made the Wall Street Journal super dozen wines of the year .... Too bad I didn't buy a case.
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2/12/2012 - SMZ wrote: 92 Points
Georgeous nose with vanilla notes; this wine was vibrant and full of life...extremely flavorful
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12/25/2010 - air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 91 Points
Fresh and sappy still with wild berry aromas and flavors. Cherry, plum and lavendar scents as well with complex and rich aromas and flavors. Fleshy and supple with an extended finish. Juicy without being simplistic. Some earthiness and savory notes in addition to the juicy fruit. Nice contrasts and balance overall.
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9/24/2009 - air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 91 Points
Medium to dark garnet. Extremely aromatic, almost floral or perfume on the nose. Very elegant and stylish. Subdued dried currant, earth and mushroom. Very sweet and savory and complex. Darke berry fruit on the finish.
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