Ruby red color with strawberry nose. As the bottle opens, this does not taste like you typical medium bodied Pinot-- more full bodied and big berry. As the wine opens, starts to let loose-- terrific! Wonderful bottle by Seghesio. Drank bottle with my wife, of whom typicaly avoids Pinot-- she enjoyed as well. Turns out to be medium bodied, nice long finish, great taste.
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So this bottle disappointed me. Perhaps bottle variation? My ratings are all over the map. I expected something fruitier and more vibrant. What I got was a hot and unbalanced approach I was not expecting. Perhaps an awkward development phase?
Disclaimer: Just got back from another RRV tour so probably this one wouldnt hd up to Merry Edwards, Marimar, etc given the price point.
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The spring campout ratings on this one surprised me. I thought this would be a warming up wine but it got strong support across the board. Maybe this one is starting to show some flare.
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This one disappointed a bit. Hoping this is an awkward phase. The bitter backend really takes away from the fruit and spice inherent to the Pinot. Wonder if it will calm down with time or just turn sour. Will save the next one for another year.
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Very drinkable now but young. This took a good decanting before the fruit came out. It is big and bold fruit which I like but it is very atypical of RRV. more like a really fruity zin or peppery Pinot. Really fun wine.
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pinots, especially domestic, have a wide rannge of opinions. I loved this pinot since it had more character than oak and had great flavors. It might be worthwhile to give it a little more time
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5/15/2018 - ebert Likes this wine: 91 Points
Well-balanced pinot that is still showing great. Drink soon
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1/16/2017 - Rwhfly Likes this wine: 89 Points
A little past prime but still has moderate Pinot fruit. Tannins still present but time to drink!
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12/11/2016 - folsomarndt wrote: 91 Points
Wow!!
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10/3/2014 - ebert Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice, well structure pinot that held up very well during drinking over 3 days. Medium bodied Pinot with good fruit and nice acid for a clean finish.
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6/26/2014 - Brian Love wrote:
Big, cola.
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5/3/2014 - jmcafee Likes this wine:
I liked it. But be forewarned that it is overripe and very fruit forward. This is not a cool climate pinot, for sure.
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3/25/2014 - adamb95 wrote: 92 Points
Absolutely delicious with traditional turkey dinner. Maintained true to the varietal but with classic Segehsio style - drinking beautifully now.
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2/1/2014 - ghobby wrote: 89 Points
Not bubbly, subtle flavors, nice finish
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9/1/2013 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really enjoyed this wine. Nice balance and structure, nice nose, strawberry. Very easy to drink-- no food required.
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5/4/2013 - rxlaw95 wrote:
Drank as part of a vertical. Holding up nicely. 2007 was deemed clearly superior. Not surprising.
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4/12/2013 - williamswhine wrote: 90 Points
Ruby red color with strawberry nose. As the bottle opens, this does not taste like you typical medium bodied Pinot-- more full bodied and big berry. As the wine opens, starts to let loose-- terrific! Wonderful bottle by Seghesio. Drank bottle with my wife, of whom typicaly avoids Pinot-- she enjoyed as well. Turns out to be medium bodied, nice long finish, great taste.
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9/16/2012 - rxlaw95 wrote: 89 Points
Still a very meaty Pinot that pairs with a wide variety of foods.
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5/13/2012 - krhaugh wrote: 90 Points
This Pinot continues to age nicely. Too bad, my last bottle. Very fruit forward with lot's of cherry and red berries. Great finish.
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12/5/2011 - rhanke wrote: 90 Points
nice finish
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11/26/2011 - krhaugh wrote: 90 Points
This wine has developed nicely in the last year. Robust fruit nicely balanced.
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6/12/2011 - rxlaw95 wrote: 88 Points
So this bottle disappointed me. Perhaps bottle variation? My ratings are all over the map. I expected something fruitier and more vibrant. What I got was a hot and unbalanced approach I was not expecting. Perhaps an awkward development phase?
Disclaimer: Just got back from another RRV tour so probably this one wouldnt hd up to Merry Edwards, Marimar, etc given the price point.
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4/16/2011 - rxlaw95 wrote: 92 Points
The spring campout ratings on this one surprised me. I thought this would be a warming up wine but it got strong support across the board. Maybe this one is starting to show some flare.
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4/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote: 88 Points
missed on the finish
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1/19/2011 - rxlaw95 wrote: 89 Points
This one disappointed a bit. Hoping this is an awkward phase. The bitter backend really takes away from the fruit and spice inherent to the Pinot. Wonder if it will calm down with time or just turn sour. Will save the next one for another year.
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11/21/2010 - rxlaw95 wrote: 91 Points
Very drinkable now but young. This took a good decanting before the fruit came out. It is big and bold fruit which I like but it is very atypical of RRV. more like a really fruity zin or peppery Pinot. Really fun wine.
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11/19/2010 - krhaugh wrote: 88 Points
Nice Pinot but a bit young. Good fruit. Went well with Veal Piccatta over Fettucine.
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11/14/2010 - wirelesswine wrote: 89 Points
Very delicious, very typical Sonoma pinot, and drank well with some decanter time
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10/19/2010 - 3 Schuls wrote: 88 Points
beautiful and balance, just misses a bit of finish
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10/17/2010 - CJM wrote: 89 Points
delicious pinot
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9/26/2010 - CJM wrote: 91 Points
pinots, especially domestic, have a wide rannge of opinions. I loved this pinot since it had more character than oak and had great flavors. It might be worthwhile to give it a little more time
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