Perfect for a mid-week bottle. Not a wine that needs to be the center of attention — more of a character actor, but a good one. I get red fruits in the nose with hints of oak and earth, medium weight on the palate of the same flavors, and then a reasonably long finish. Very nice all around. Wish I had a few more bottles.
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Delicious well balanced California pinot. Aromas of blue and black berries with subtle forest floor/earthy scents. The taste is also of blue and black berries with a hint of blueberry tart. The mid palate has depth and weight. The finish is long. Will probably improve with further cellaring but hard to resist now.
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2003 BOND Melbury
5/21/2024 - Winer1956 wrote: 97 Points
Agree in all respects with Apeek19. This bottle was Napa Valley Cab at its finest. Even my 21 year-old son, who doesn’t like wine, said it was great!
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2015 Château Lilian Ladouys
5/5/2024 - Winer1956 Likes this wine: flawed
Perfect for a mid-week bottle. Not a wine that needs to be the center of attention — more of a character actor, but a good one. I get red fruits in the nose with hints of oak and earth, medium weight on the palate of the same flavors, and then a reasonably long finish. Very nice all around. Wish I had a few more bottles.
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2018 Porter Creek Pinot Noir Fiona Hill Vineyard
4/16/2024 - Winer1956 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious well balanced California pinot. Aromas of blue and black berries with subtle forest floor/earthy scents. The taste is also of blue and black berries with a hint of blueberry tart. The mid palate has depth and weight. The finish is long. Will probably improve with further cellaring but hard to resist now.
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