Hard to believe this is Pinot. A monster and fun to drink but I don't think a true pinot geek would call this varietally correct. Packed with dark fruit, great texture without heat, harsh tannins or overdone oak. 30 second finish makes this a winner
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Really coming together nicely. Several years ago, a little hot an disjointed. Now with a great mouthfeel, silky/creamy but not the velvet glove of some of the more opulent aussie shiraz. Packed with blueberries and vanilla with spicy pepper in the background. This will go for a while. 94pts
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2002 Red Car Pinot Noir Amour Fou
3/30/2006 - Hand Doc wrote: 92 Points
Hard to believe this is Pinot. A monster and fun to drink but I don't think a true pinot geek would call this varietally correct. Packed with dark fruit, great texture without heat, harsh tannins or overdone oak. 30 second finish makes this a winner
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2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz 9
3/4/2006 - Hand Doc wrote:
Really coming together nicely. Several years ago, a little hot an disjointed. Now with a great mouthfeel, silky/creamy but not the velvet glove of some of the more opulent aussie shiraz. Packed with blueberries and vanilla with spicy pepper in the background. This will go for a while. 94pts
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1996 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
12/31/2005 - Hand Doc wrote: 97 Points
Best ever Champagne to date. Opened with great nose of yeast/baking bread. Palate crisp and fresh with 'candied lemon' and citrus.
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