Extracted and deep ruby in color, the nose shows extraction of simple red fruit aromas. Palate is simple, with basic dark cherry flavors, some floral elements, but simplistic and likely blended with other dark-color varietals for body and flavor. Okay for a $10 Pinot, but indistintive and industrial.
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Nose of plum, strawberry and raspberry with some light hints of smoke and pepper. The palate is similar with some notes of cedar. Overall crisp and bright character.
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Nice fruit and balance. Was worth the original $22 price, particulary good QPR for $10, far better than other Pinots (almost unheard of) at this price point.
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Nose of clean bright red fruit, stone and slight hints of tangy orange zest or apricot. The palate is primarily red berry that resembles a mix of strawberry and a bit of huckleberry with the same subtle hints of citrus in the background.
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Has a sort of sweet smell. Tart cherry , with a spicy, oaky flavor. More character than most other $10 bottles of pinot noir. Definitely worth picking up if you can find it.
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Not sure if this is the same juice that WS rated 80. It is bottled by Acacia and has an Acacia cork, but the label is Caviste. Anyway, had pinot varietal character but a very short finish and lacked any interest. Not a re-buy, even at $10.
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7/31/2011 - jpinsb wrote: 85 Points
Consistent with tasting a year before. Typical Carneros Pinot at a bargain price.
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1/23/2011 - Wetlands wrote: 85 Points
Fairly good nose. No problem aftertaste. A good wine for the price.
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1/16/2011 - ckilpatrick wrote: 79 Points
Nice strawberry nose, but very short astringent finish. Not nearly as good as the Acacia A of same vintage.
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1/3/2011 - AZ Cat wrote:
(1/5) Enjoyabloe, slightly muted nose. On the palate I noticed very little fruit but a lot of heat and oak. Would not purchase.
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11/26/2010 - SoCalSteve wrote: 90 Points
This wine was great with Thanksgiving Turkey.
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10/12/2010 - Snoman wrote: 80 Points
Extracted and deep ruby in color, the nose shows extraction of simple red fruit aromas. Palate is simple, with basic dark cherry flavors, some floral elements, but simplistic and likely blended with other dark-color varietals for body and flavor. Okay for a $10 Pinot, but indistintive and industrial.
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10/5/2010 - luchavino wrote: 84 Points
Nose of plum, strawberry and raspberry with some light hints of smoke and pepper. The palate is similar with some notes of cedar. Overall crisp and bright character.
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8/31/2010 - jpinsb wrote: 85 Points
Nice fruit and balance. Was worth the original $22 price, particulary good QPR for $10, far better than other Pinots (almost unheard of) at this price point.
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8/31/2010 - jpinsb wrote: 82 Points
Far less fruit, more brooding that the first bottle.
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8/30/2010 - luchavino wrote: 83 Points
Nose of clean bright red fruit, stone and slight hints of tangy orange zest or apricot. The palate is primarily red berry that resembles a mix of strawberry and a bit of huckleberry with the same subtle hints of citrus in the background.
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8/24/2010 - JackJack wrote: 89 Points
Has a sort of sweet smell. Tart cherry , with a spicy, oaky flavor. More character than most other $10 bottles of pinot noir. Definitely worth picking up if you can find it.
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7/13/2010 - maxmanx wrote: 85 Points
Not sure if this is the same juice that WS rated 80. It is bottled by Acacia and has an Acacia cork, but the label is Caviste. Anyway, had pinot varietal character but a very short finish and lacked any interest. Not a re-buy, even at $10.
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