This bottle didn’t have the level of smoke taint that was in the previous bottle I had. The smoke is still there, but not as overwhelming. Red cherry, plum, black pepper.
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Duckhorn could not escape the smoke in Anderson Valley the summer of 2008. Most premium Pinot Noir producers bulked out their Anderson Valley fruit in 2008. The smoke taint dominates this wine with acrid aromas and sharpness on the tongue. I wish I did not have two more bottles to suffer through. The second label "Migration" faired slightly better and have improved slightly with time. I'm not sure the Goldeneye will improve with more time.
Smoke-filled aromas of cherries, lead pencil, pine, forest floor, and earth. Long and mineral driven, the palate is on the fuller end of the spectrum, displaying subtle fruit, scorched earth, and an infusion of crushed rocks. The copious amounts of smoke notwithstanding, this is adequately balanced. The winemaker produced a decent wine from a vintage that suffered tremendous smoke damage from raging wild fires.
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Beautiful deep red color, almost opaque, negligible legs. Weak nose; we expected fruit. Donna detected bacon on the tongue immediately; we both got smoke, but not unpleasant. Fruit was muted, but certainly there - soft berries, also a bit of earth. A little dryness on the front of the tongue, but smoothed out and finished very nicely. A little bite on the sides of the tongue. Bitterness toward the back, but not overwhelming. Overall, we like it al lot. We'll finish the bottle soon, probably tomorrow.
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Dark purple color. Nose reveals smoke and bacon obscuring purple fruits.
This wine is obviously tainted. Smoke flavors mask the red and purple fruits. Medium- body, ample acidity and soft tannins.
The Anderson Valley fires of 2008 definitely left an imprint on this wine. This is not unenjoyable on its own merits, but the smokiness puts the flavor profile closer to a Syrah than a Pinot Noir. In fact it doesn't really resemble a Pinot at all with the smoke taint and is therefore rated as FLAWED.
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As told by others, very smoky or even earthy, slightly dry and not too much fruit on pallete, but still a rather nice Pinot Shared with friends at dinner at Mastro's and many indicated they really liked it
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Smoke taint has toned down since I last tasted back in Feb @ winery. Black and red berry fruits are shining through. nice acids and well balanced now. still some dusty tannins on the back end but in a nice place now.
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- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of raspberry and walnut. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of raspberry and walnut with a light/medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.
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Medium weight, structure, and balanced acidity with layered fruit an firm tannins. Aromas of mmushrooms and toasty oak to ripe berry and bittersweet chocolate, underscored by black licorice and truflle.
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K&L Charity Event. Nose of earth, minerals, bacon hints, and dark cherry/ plum fruit, more of the same on the palate, smooth tasting, good complexity, medium body and medium/long finish and aftertaste.
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4/16/2024 - casjf wrote: 87 Points
This bottle didn’t have the level of smoke taint that was in the previous bottle I had. The smoke is still there, but not as overwhelming. Red cherry, plum, black pepper.
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7/19/2022 - casjf Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Smoke flavor is unmistakable. Can taste red cherry underneath the smoke.
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8/27/2017 - Ereynoldnelson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ripe cherry, vanilla an absolutely fabulous bottle with lamb chop. I think it was drinking perfect when I had it this summer.
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7/27/2016 - bdhanna wrote: 85 Points
Duckhorn could not escape the smoke in Anderson Valley the summer of 2008. Most premium Pinot Noir producers bulked out their Anderson Valley fruit in 2008. The smoke taint dominates this wine with acrid aromas and sharpness on the tongue. I wish I did not have two more bottles to suffer through. The second label "Migration" faired slightly better and have improved slightly with time. I'm not sure the Goldeneye will improve with more time.
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4/8/2016 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 89 Points
Cranberries, plums, spice, herbal notes, smokey oak. B+
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12/27/2015 - Wrkolbeck wrote: 88 Points
Still a big wine for a Pinot, smoky fruit flavors still very distinct. Not the best from Goldeneye
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12/7/2014 - paul canet wrote: 91 Points
Le vin nous a tous surpris, tres subtil avec des aromes de fumée, acidité bien controlé.
Excellent
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9/5/2014 - PEZ941 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very smokey like original tasting
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7/18/2014 - Baron Slick wrote: 88 Points
Smoke-filled aromas of cherries, lead pencil, pine, forest floor, and earth. Long and mineral driven, the palate is on the fuller end of the spectrum, displaying subtle fruit, scorched earth, and an infusion of crushed rocks. The copious amounts of smoke notwithstanding, this is adequately balanced. The winemaker produced a decent wine from a vintage that suffered tremendous smoke damage from raging wild fires.
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2/13/2014 - BigBoy_Sonoma wrote: 90 Points
Noise still has some smoke.
Strawberries, plums, Asian tea, tobacco, fruit, smokey oak. B
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2/8/2014 - winelover1808 wrote: 89 Points
a bit too much cola and sweetness without more balanced acidity. but a nice pinot just not outstanding
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6/2/2013 - VAD wrote: 90 Points
Nice fruit. very smooth
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4/20/2013 - 1964vintage wrote: 89 Points
Mild fruit, structure, and finish. Expected more from Goldeneye and didn't provide a good QPR.
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3/15/2013 - nharkins Likes this wine: 91 Points
the SMOKEY taste was incredibly unique
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2/12/2013 - agorman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beautiful deep red color, almost opaque, negligible legs. Weak nose; we expected fruit. Donna detected bacon on the tongue immediately; we both got smoke, but not unpleasant. Fruit was muted, but certainly there - soft berries, also a bit of earth. A little dryness on the front of the tongue, but smoothed out and finished very nicely. A little bite on the sides of the tongue. Bitterness toward the back, but not overwhelming. Overall, we like it al lot. We'll finish the bottle soon, probably tomorrow.
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1/13/2013 - CMN wrote: flawed
Dark purple color. Nose reveals smoke and bacon obscuring purple fruits.
This wine is obviously tainted. Smoke flavors mask the red and purple fruits. Medium- body, ample acidity and soft tannins.
The Anderson Valley fires of 2008 definitely left an imprint on this wine. This is not unenjoyable on its own merits, but the smokiness puts the flavor profile closer to a Syrah than a Pinot Noir. In fact it doesn't really resemble a Pinot at all with the smoke taint and is therefore rated as FLAWED.
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10/17/2012 - SABRCW wrote: 88 Points
Very smoky flavor. Resulted from fires that season. Not bad, but very different.
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7/18/2012 - Ericln wrote: 88 Points
As told by others, very smoky or even earthy, slightly dry and not too much fruit on pallete, but still a rather nice Pinot
Shared with friends at dinner at Mastro's and many indicated they really liked it
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7/13/2012 - mattyboy_ Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smoke taint has toned down since I last tasted back in Feb @ winery. Black and red berry fruits are shining through. nice acids and well balanced now. still some dusty tannins on the back end but in a nice place now.
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6/22/2012 - airbull76 wrote:
Serious smoke taint on both nose and palate; lacking in fruit, and has a lot of bitterness on the finish.
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4/6/2012 - Kesnel wrote:
- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of raspberry and walnut. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of raspberry and walnut with a light/medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.
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2/24/2012 - gossba wrote: 88 Points
Good, but nothing exciting here
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2/4/2012 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 86 Points
Noise full of smoke.
Charcoal, tobacco, fruit, smokey oak. B
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1/1/2012 - Shoredog wrote: 88 Points
Taste and smell of smoke abounds. Nice accent to a smoked pork belly, but too much smoke to enjoy over a whole meal.
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12/2/2011 - last chance wrote: 79 Points
3rd bottle of the evening, and this one was just full of smoke taint. All campfire here...
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12/2/2011 - last chance wrote: 87 Points
2nd bottle of the evening.
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11/19/2011 - amflinn wrote: 88 Points
Tasted the smokiness. Followed a 2009 Migration Pinot Noir Anderson Valley. More Burgundian and complex. Quite nice.
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11/12/2011 - AllRed wrote: 87 Points
Gibby's California Tasting (Gibby's Wine Den, Geneva, IL): Dark garnet color. Campfire notes dominate the bouquet and palate- obvious effects of the wildfires. Has some cherry and dark fruit tones underneath.
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10/1/2011 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 90 Points
huge noise of smokiness and charcoal, which doesn't impact flavors.
Subtle fruit, smokiness, fine tobacco, earth tones and cherries. A-
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1/30/2011 - wehouck wrote: 88 Points
Full california pinot noir, fruity nose, slight bite on the tongue and finish.
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7/29/2010 - shaunalynn wrote:
Medium weight, structure, and balanced acidity with layered fruit an firm tannins. Aromas of mmushrooms and toasty oak to ripe berry and bittersweet chocolate, underscored by black licorice and truflle.
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6/28/2009 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
K&L Charity Event. Nose of earth, minerals, bacon hints, and dark cherry/ plum fruit, more of the same on the palate, smooth tasting, good complexity, medium body and medium/long finish and aftertaste.
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