The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Mushroom, Mushroom, Light toast, and Herbes de Provence. It tastes like Blackberry, Strawberry Jam, Medium Toast, Black Olive, Garrigue, and Herbes de Provence. The body is Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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Decanted for 1 hour; deep purple color; dark fruit nose but a candle next to the wine was overpowering to get anymore, have to wait until poured. Half way through dinner I jump up to fill my glass, empty... Others commented on how nice the wine was with the chicken. Oh well, back to the cellar we go then.
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Medium red color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. The nose shows strawberry, earth, cherry, spice, . The palate is medium bodied and a little thin on the mid palate, dark red fruits, carmel, nice acid and some tannins show. the tannin is fairly round. There is a little stemminess on this though. Pretty good, some liked it more than others, but it's a pass for me. 88pts.
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Always a favorite, good price and lots of bang for the buck. This vintage seems more fruit forward with a healthy dose of sweet cherry. This bottle lacked the funk I like so much but still delicious.
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Transparent ruby and lite in the glass. Monster nose of cherry compote, Dr. Pepper and brett. Full bodied with continued cola, juicy cherry, spice and scorched earth on the palate. Good structure from the acidity along with great mouthfeel. Medium finish. Very impressive pinot out of Santa Rita Hills.
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4/14/2014 - VAD wrote: 85 Points
Either a bad bottle or its passed its prime. Strong alcohol scent and taste to it.
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12/13/2013 - brigcampbell wrote:
The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Mushroom, Mushroom, Light toast, and Herbes de Provence. It tastes like Blackberry, Strawberry Jam, Medium Toast, Black Olive, Garrigue, and Herbes de Provence. The body is Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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8/6/2013 - VAD wrote: 89 Points
A lot of fruit in this wine. I think it was a nice wine but not great. For the price very reasonable and easy drinking Pinot.
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1/25/2013 - VAD wrote: 90 Points
Solid everyday drinking pinot
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10/13/2012 - ddsolomon2000 wrote: 90 Points
Hints of Cherry Cola, fruit forward. Perfect from the first sip.
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7/4/2012 - jdinkin1 wrote: 91 Points
Sour cherries and cola on the noise. Bright acid, cherries and hedonistg fruit. Nice finish.
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4/29/2012 - VAD wrote: 90 Points
Nice spice to this wine. Really enjoyed it.
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3/18/2012 - brigcampbell wrote:
Decanted for 1 hour; deep purple color; dark fruit nose but a candle next to the wine was overpowering to get anymore, have to wait until poured. Half way through dinner I jump up to fill my glass, empty... Others commented on how nice the wine was with the chicken. Oh well, back to the cellar we go then.
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2/3/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Medium red color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. The nose shows strawberry, earth, cherry, spice, . The palate is medium bodied and a little thin on the mid palate, dark red fruits, carmel, nice acid and some tannins show. the tannin is fairly round. There is a little stemminess on this though. Pretty good, some liked it more than others, but it's a pass for me. 88pts.
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12/28/2011 - VAD wrote: 91 Points
Seems like this wine is getting better with time. Lots of fruit, very smooth and great flavors coming out.
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12/11/2011 - brigcampbell wrote:
Always a favorite, good price and lots of bang for the buck. This vintage seems more fruit forward with a healthy dose of sweet cherry. This bottle lacked the funk I like so much but still delicious.
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12/9/2011 - VAD wrote: 90 Points
I always love these pinots. They do a great job and I always enjoy Lafond.
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7/9/2011 - jdrach wrote:
Meatier texture than most. Pepper & strawberry
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3/12/2011 - christophee Likes this wine: 91 Points
Transparent ruby and lite in the glass. Monster nose of cherry compote, Dr. Pepper and brett. Full bodied with continued cola, juicy cherry, spice and scorched earth on the palate. Good structure from the acidity along with great mouthfeel. Medium finish. Very impressive pinot out of Santa Rita Hills.
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2/5/2011 - Janceylynn wrote: 90 Points
Capers
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11/20/2010 - AtomicKyle wrote: 85 Points
Quite good for such an inexpensive wine. Light and fruit forward.
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