Early investigation into ‘18 DLC. A bit closed off still after one hour decant...then it started to show its potential. White pepper, berry fruit and slight brine (olive) on the nose. Under ripe strawberry and raspberry, with slight salinity, on the pallate with presence of tannins; slightly meaty and fleshy, sensing the whole cluster. Really integrated over next few hours to show what this may become in 5-10 years. Wait 3+ before next bottle. 93+ potential here.
Glossy, blush pink in appearance. Strong kiwi fruit on the nose with slight strawberry that becomes more apparent immediately upon tasting. Combines with a smooth, creamy vanilla that sits easy on the tongue which gives way to dried stone fruits and minerals. Burst of acidity on the back end. Tastes like Valentine's Day.
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2018 Domaine de la Côte Pinot Noir DDLC Estate
1/30/2021 - thesonofadragon Likes this wine: 92 Points
Early investigation into ‘18 DLC. A bit closed off still after one hour decant...then it started to show its potential. White pepper, berry fruit and slight brine (olive) on the nose. Under ripe strawberry and raspberry, with slight salinity, on the pallate with presence of tannins; slightly meaty and fleshy, sensing the whole cluster. Really integrated over next few hours to show what this may become in 5-10 years. Wait 3+ before next bottle. 93+ potential here.
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2013 Medlock Ames Rosé Bell Mountain Vineyard
2/14/2015 - thesonofadragon Likes this wine: 90 Points
Glossy, blush pink in appearance. Strong kiwi fruit on the nose with slight strawberry that becomes more apparent immediately upon tasting. Combines with a smooth, creamy vanilla that sits easy on the tongue which gives way to dried stone fruits and minerals. Burst of acidity on the back end. Tastes like Valentine's Day.
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2013 Saint Cosme Little James' Basket Press
2/14/2015 - thesonofadragon wrote: 82 Points
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