90 cork pulled, 92 after pored thru aerator, 97 after slow-oxed fro 2 hours. this needs more time and at a minimum should be decanted 2 hours prior to drinking. delicious.
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4th Saturday Brown Bagger (J&L's): Blind. Deep ruby color with a light meniscus perhaps showing just a bit of age. Lovely bouquet featuring black cherry, nutmeg and game. Medium-bodied, with flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon, nutmeg and Asian spices. Long finish. Flat out gorgeous, and WOTF for the majority, if not all, tasters. Guessed Sonoma pinot but I didn't pick this out as our Kistler.
This was our penultimate bottle double decanted off its sediment about 90 minutes before the flight was poured. This is in a great spot and could have used a bit more time to open and breathe. I might suggest an hour decant or maybe pull the cork a few hours before service. Drink now-2026.
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Amazing that this 16 year old is showing so well. Still lots of fruit - bramble strawberry blueberry even a little apple. Structured and layered but bright.
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Unexpectedly good-fine. Remarkably primary for 16 years, with only the hint of bricking starting at the edge. The nose is moving away from fruit towards floral/herbal. On the palate, there is depth & complexity with tannins that are still to be fully integrated. The finish is long and enjoyable. Congrats to Kistler for making a wine that is still on it’s way up at 16.
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(Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands) Group's #1 (my #6) – 55 pts; 7 firsts, 3 seconds, 3 thirds, 0 last places – dark ruby color; oak, tart raspberry, tart cherry, menthol nose; rich, tart cherry, tart raspberry palate; hot with a cliff finish, not aging well; short-medium finish
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3/16/2024 - theharve wrote: 97 Points
90 cork pulled, 92 after pored thru aerator, 97 after slow-oxed fro 2 hours. this needs more time and at a minimum should be decanted 2 hours prior to drinking. delicious.
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11/26/2022 - AllRed wrote: 94 Points
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (J&L's): Blind. Deep ruby color with a light meniscus perhaps showing just a bit of age. Lovely bouquet featuring black cherry, nutmeg and game. Medium-bodied, with flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon, nutmeg and Asian spices. Long finish. Flat out gorgeous, and WOTF for the majority, if not all, tasters. Guessed Sonoma pinot but I didn't pick this out as our Kistler.
This was our penultimate bottle double decanted off its sediment about 90 minutes before the flight was poured. This is in a great spot and could have used a bit more time to open and breathe. I might suggest an hour decant or maybe pull the cork a few hours before service. Drink now-2026.
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11/5/2022 - Pixelm wrote: 95 Points
Amazing that this 16 year old is showing so well. Still lots of fruit - bramble strawberry blueberry even a little apple. Structured and layered but bright.
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5/4/2022 - markydb Likes this wine: 91 Points
Unexpectedly good-fine. Remarkably primary for 16 years, with only the hint of bricking starting at the edge. The nose is moving away from fruit towards floral/herbal. On the palate, there is depth & complexity with tannins that are still to be fully integrated. The finish is long and enjoyable. Congrats to Kistler for making a wine that is still on it’s way up at 16.
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4/28/2022 - sunalsorises wrote: 95 Points
Excellent.
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