One of the nicer California Pinot Noir wines I have tried. It has aged quite well and will hold on for a few more years. The flavors are largely on the cola and cherry side. The alcohol is not that noticeable. While it would never pass for a bottle of Burgundy, it's still a very nice wine: well balanced, nice texture and finish
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So much life still left, which pleasantly surprised me. I wish I had more to try in 3-5 years.
Tart cherry, blackberry, and cedar with a tad of smoke on the nose. Palate follows through the same with the addition of a spread of strawberry jam. I wish I had duck breast tonight.
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wonderful bouquet on opening, hints of vanilla. Surprisingly fresh and fruity cherry and black berry upfront. Colour still vibrant. Over time developed hints of cocoa and Ethiopian Yirgcheffe coffee. Tannins well intergrated leading to a long smooth finish. All round a delightful surprise for a 20 year old pinot from california. This wine still has life in it and probably can go another 5 years.
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8/3/2020 - vagrantone Likes this wine: 90 Points
One of the nicer California Pinot Noir wines I have tried.
It has aged quite well and will hold on for a few more years.
The flavors are largely on the cola and cherry side. The alcohol is not that noticeable. While it would never pass for a bottle of Burgundy, it's still a very nice wine: well balanced, nice texture and finish
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5/25/2019 - ChateauLaFeet Likes this wine: 91 Points
So much life still left, which pleasantly surprised me. I wish I had more to try in 3-5 years.
Tart cherry, blackberry, and cedar with a tad of smoke on the nose. Palate follows through the same with the addition of a spread of strawberry jam. I wish I had duck breast tonight.
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11/10/2018 - mwangi wrote: 90 Points
wonderful bouquet on opening, hints of vanilla. Surprisingly fresh and fruity cherry and black berry upfront. Colour still vibrant. Over time developed hints of cocoa and Ethiopian Yirgcheffe coffee. Tannins well intergrated leading to a long smooth finish. All round a delightful surprise for a 20 year old pinot from california. This wine still has life in it and probably can go another 5 years.
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6/7/2009 - TannicBeast wrote: 93 Points
bright black cherry surprising amount of alcohol for its age. gives way to nice black fruit. elegant pinot profile with a slight coffee finish.
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6/15/2002 - twoamps wrote: 86 Points
not that memorable
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