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2001 Failla Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
6/19/2011 - VRago wrote: 93 Points
Clear burgundy red - slightly bricked but with no oxidation. Light bodied in the glass. Herbal (not herbaceous) nose with black & brown spice. Gives it's alc. up on the nose. Light to medium body in the mouth, viscosity coming from the alc. with no glycol feel. Shows it's acid, and alc. but balanced with red fruit and black spice flavors. Starts bright and refreshing, finishes with spicy, dark fruit and eucalyptus. This is classical cold climate Pinot holding it's own with age. Like other cold coastal west county pinots the Failla Hirsch is old worldly in nature and has the aging potential to match. Previous reviewers drank this wine way too young IMHO. Super food wine - drank with aged NY Strip and red pepper sauce, grilled bok choy, and salad topped with strawberry, chevre and vinaigrette. The light bodied wine held it's own and contributed to the flavors of my meal. #the way it should be.
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2000 Failla Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch
5/16/2011 - VRago wrote: 79 Points
Spritzed, way past, dark fruits strong, but showing some green flavors, colors nice.
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2003 Red Car Some Like It Red San Marcos
5/13/2011 - VRago wrote: 72 Points
Past - noticeable EA - color good, body good, sweetness from secondary ferms - not really drinkable. Well cellared whole life.
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