Brilliant! Surprisingly this Pinot was lively with hits of spice and fruit but still balance and not overwhelming. There is a hint of nutmeg and a nice hit of jammy fruit flavors. Did not drink like a typical Pinot. I would have almost guessed this was a Cabernet/Shiraz blend! Was not expecting this from a 2004 Pinto in 2014. This easily had another 2 to 3 years more in it! The wax seal seams to have done a superb job at preserving the wine.
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I thought this may have gotten past its prime when I pulled out of my cellar. I was delighted to see it was anything but! It still had a great dark fruit character and a slight spiciness to it. The wine opened up well over the course of an hour. A lovely bottle.
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2004 Celler Cecilio Priorat L'Espill
3/24/2024 - SShah Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow, still has fruit notes and is very smooth. Pencil lead, cassis Can’t believe it kept this long.
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2004 Carneros della Notte Vineyards Pinot Noir DIII Vineyard
5/13/2014 - SShah Likes this wine: 94 Points
Brilliant! Surprisingly this Pinot was lively with hits of spice and fruit but still balance and not overwhelming. There is a hint of nutmeg and a nice hit of jammy fruit flavors. Did not drink like a typical Pinot. I would have almost guessed this was a Cabernet/Shiraz blend! Was not expecting this from a 2004 Pinto in 2014. This easily had another 2 to 3 years more in it! The wax seal seams to have done a superb job at preserving the wine.
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2003 Darioush Merlot
10/19/2011 - SShah wrote: 90 Points
I thought this may have gotten past its prime when I pulled out of my cellar. I was delighted to see it was anything but! It still had a great dark fruit character and a slight spiciness to it. The wine opened up well over the course of an hour. A lovely bottle.
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