Very rich for a Pinot but well balanced and has a vaguely sweet and long finish; however this doesn't detract over time as a sweet finish otherwise night--enough mineral to balance it. Very very good
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This looked like Syrah when poured, dark purple - as dark as Pinot gets. Definitely a darker richer fruit profile, but served at cellar temp didn't come across as overdone. had a little "cotton candy" on the finish.
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A nicely structured pinot with plenty of body. Made the 07 Brewer Clifton next to it seem like a namby pamby wine. Perhaps could use a bit more time in the bottle.
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Notes of strawberries, cherries, and minerals. Really opened up after a couple hours. Great intensity, delineation and focus, more like a fine Burgundy than a California Pinot.
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This wine validates my very high opinion of Luc Morlet. It is uncommonly dense with a symphonic flavor profile. Quite enjoyable right now. Can't wait to sample his 2009 Joli Coeur.
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5/7/2022 - AaronMaxwell Likes this wine: 93 Points
Chocolate covered cherries with baking spices. This wine still has life in it, but it has mellowed out considerably.
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4/29/2022 - Acohen Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark sweet rich cherry with cinnamon and light spice
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6/29/2021 - ddingley Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still going strong
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1/25/2021 - Acohen Likes this wine: 93 Points
Sweet rich dark cherry with spice and long finish
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12/14/2020 - VINNICK wrote: 94 Points
Gorgeous wine. Easily beat an 04 Baron Pichon on this night. No contest.
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11/9/2020 - Acohen Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark sweet bing cherry with full body and long finish
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5/1/2020 - Acohen Likes this wine: 93 Points
very dark and rich with dark sweet cherry and great length
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4/24/2020 - Edclr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Great finish, fruit still ve\ry primary.
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2/14/2019 - JDRFoster wrote: 95 Points
Beautifully balanced, singing now.
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11/4/2017 - ddingley Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very rich for a Pinot but well balanced and has a vaguely sweet and long finish; however this doesn't detract over time as a sweet finish otherwise night--enough mineral to balance it. Very very good
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2/20/2017 - bonedoc wrote: 94 Points
Limited notes. Plenty of blue/purple fruits, great concentration and length. Delish!
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2/20/2017 - bonedoc wrote: flawed
Corked
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11/28/2015 - bonedoc wrote: 94 Points
This looked like Syrah when poured, dark purple - as dark as Pinot gets. Definitely a darker richer fruit profile, but served at cellar temp didn't come across as overdone. had a little "cotton candy" on the finish.
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11/12/2014 - kcp Likes this wine: 93 Points
A richer (rounder) pinot than I typically drink, but this one's a real pleasure.
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10/25/2014 - kcp Likes this wine: 93 Points
A richer pinot than I expected, but complex, balanced. Still a bit young. I should have aerated longer than I did.
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5/11/2013 - theharve wrote: 96 Points
not like old style burgundy, more like a Leroy. One of the best Calif pinots i've ever had.
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4/18/2013 - Texasgi00 wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding Pinot this is our favorite Pinot from Morlet Family. Elegant but complex for a pinot!
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3/10/2013 - brich Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lovely Pinot. Can uses few more years when I think it could be a 96!
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8/14/2011 - puterdewd wrote: 95 Points
A nicely structured pinot with plenty of body. Made the 07 Brewer Clifton next to it seem like a namby pamby wine. Perhaps could use a bit more time in the bottle.
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7/17/2011 - PaulK wrote: 96 Points
Notes of strawberries, cherries, and minerals. Really opened up after a couple hours. Great intensity, delineation and focus, more like a fine Burgundy than a California Pinot.
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6/10/2011 - 2p8h wrote: 95 Points
This wine validates my very high opinion of Luc Morlet. It is uncommonly dense with a symphonic flavor profile. Quite enjoyable right now. Can't wait to sample his 2009 Joli Coeur.
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