Very good. Takes some time to open up but the mid-body is very nice and mellow. The end weakens considerably into a pleasant but very understated aftertaste.
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It's alright. The body has a healthy volume but there aren't many notes to speak of, beyond some slightly sour floral tones that loose their savor on the back half. Not sure I'd agree with 92 points.
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I originally grabbed this bottom -shelf because I needed an unobtrusive red (with flavor but not too sweet or rich) for a recipe. Had an actual glass tonight, though, and I have to say, this isn't bad at all. It's not an Oregon pinot but it holds it's own and is a great value considering. The flavors are there and just enough on the forward side to let you know you're drinking a pinot. It's not very dry but it opens up really nicely on the back half and is unusually fruity and well balanced.
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2021 Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc Single Vineyard
4/26/2024 - bekirkpatrick Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very good. Takes some time to open up but the mid-body is very nice and mellow. The end weakens considerably into a pleasant but very understated aftertaste.
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2021 Mascota Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon La Mascota
4/5/2024 - bekirkpatrick wrote: 79 Points
It's alright. The body has a healthy volume but there aren't many notes to speak of, beyond some slightly sour floral tones that loose their savor on the back half. Not sure I'd agree with 92 points.
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2021 Castle Rock Pinot Noir California Cuvée
3/22/2024 - bekirkpatrick Likes this wine: 86 Points
I originally grabbed this bottom -shelf because I needed an unobtrusive red (with flavor but not too sweet or rich) for a recipe. Had an actual glass tonight, though, and I have to say, this isn't bad at all. It's not an Oregon pinot but it holds it's own and is a great value considering. The flavors are there and just enough on the forward side to let you know you're drinking a pinot. It's not very dry but it opens up really nicely on the back half and is unusually fruity and well balanced.
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