Cellared in ideal conditions over the last 9 years, vibrant blueberries and dark cherries are the backbone flavor profile of this well crafted wine. There are definitely intriguing layers that include spices such as sage, black pepper, and thyme. A liight cola, vanilla, and hints of almond show up on the taste buds as well. Definitely well done and has aged very nicely. At 14.5% ABV the balance of alcohol, tannin and acid is on point and the finish is long. This is an exceptional wine now, and will most likely become better and more complex over the next few years.
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I had to crack open one of the 2020’s to see how they were tasting and it provided a very pleasant experience. An almost equal balance of red fruit, earthy minerals, spice, and cola on the palate. Definitely a well crafted wine that is great now but I expect it will continue to get better with age. This one rocks!
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A great wine with a delicious flavor profile of red fruits (predominantly cherry and cranberry). However there is some blackberry stashed in the many layers with spice, light black tea, and minerals. This is well crafted and the alcohol, tannin, and acid are balanced with a medium plus finish.
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2015 Arista Winery Pinot Noir Harper's Rest
4/27/2024 - Harbthewineguy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Cellared in ideal conditions over the last 9 years, vibrant blueberries and dark cherries are the backbone flavor profile of this well crafted wine. There are definitely intriguing layers that include spices such as sage, black pepper, and thyme. A liight cola, vanilla, and hints of almond show up on the taste buds as well. Definitely well done and has aged very nicely. At 14.5% ABV the balance of alcohol, tannin and acid is on point and the finish is long. This is an exceptional wine now, and will most likely become better and more complex over the next few years.
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2020 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard
3/30/2024 - Harbthewineguy Likes this wine: 93 Points
I had to crack open one of the 2020’s to see how they were tasting and it provided a very pleasant experience. An almost equal balance of red fruit, earthy minerals, spice, and cola on the palate. Definitely a well crafted wine that is great now but I expect it will continue to get better with age. This one rocks!
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2017 Wren Hop Pinot Noir Dark Carnival
3/24/2024 - Harbthewineguy Likes this wine: 92 Points
A great wine with a delicious flavor profile of red fruits (predominantly cherry and cranberry). However there is some blackberry stashed in the many layers with spice, light black tea, and minerals. This is well crafted and the alcohol, tannin, and acid are balanced with a medium plus finish.
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