Much of the big cherry fruit and floral taste has given way to predominantly cola flavors. Not a tower of complexity, but a lesson in balance. Great to see how it has changed in a year.
7.5/10
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An interesting, if predictable, experiment in winemaking. The wine highlights the natural aromatics of exceptionally-grown California pinot - lots of red fruit and flowers - but without the body or power the winery is known for. At best, it serves as an academic comparison showing what oak does for wine, but probably doesn't really ever need to exit their tasting room.
5/10
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2019 Arista Winery Pinot Noir Perli Vineyard
4/30/2024 - Dr.RouxT.Baga Likes this wine:
A very drinkable and well-made wine.
Much of the big cherry fruit and floral taste has given way to predominantly cola flavors. Not a tower of complexity, but a lesson in balance. Great to see how it has changed in a year.
7.5/10
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2021 Austin Hope Sauvignon Blanc Cellar Select
2/4/2024 - Dr.RouxT.Baga Likes this wine:
Tropical and stone fruit. Good acid.
A good little Sauvignon blanc from Paso.
5/10
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2018 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Observations Sixty Days Gap's Crown Vineyard
2/3/2024 - Dr.RouxT.Baga Likes this wine:
An interesting, if predictable, experiment in winemaking. The wine highlights the natural aromatics of exceptionally-grown California pinot - lots of red fruit and flowers - but without the body or power the winery is known for. At best, it serves as an academic comparison showing what oak does for wine, but probably doesn't really ever need to exit their tasting room.
5/10
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