Dark garnet, on the nose cola, oak and barely starting to get those secondary notes of forest floor, dried leaves and dried cherry/Red fruits. Med+ acid which gives this some life and med body. Needs time to breath would recommmend at least 1-2 hours minimum to breath and open up. At release T anchor was always a “Burgundian” wine and had high hopes for these wines but never lived up to the expectation and this is no different. A little “clunky”, alcohol is still prominent, red fruit but not well balanced with the strong acidity. Would drink now or hold for 3+ years to see if things come around, maybe just an off time to drink this wine. FYI this has been cellared in optimal condition since release.
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3/29/2019 - West Coast Wine wrote: 88 Points
Dark garnet, on the nose cola, oak and barely starting to get those secondary notes of forest floor, dried leaves and dried cherry/Red fruits. Med+ acid which gives this some life and med body. Needs time to breath would recommmend at least 1-2 hours minimum to breath and open up. At release T anchor was always a “Burgundian” wine and had high hopes for these wines but never lived up to the expectation and this is no different. A little “clunky”, alcohol is still prominent, red fruit but not well balanced with the strong acidity. Would drink now or hold for 3+ years to see if things come around, maybe just an off time to drink this wine. FYI this has been cellared in optimal condition since release.
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7/9/2016 - grover91 Likes this wine: 92 Points
What pinot should be! Complex fruit, well balanced - fantastic.
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11/17/2014 - carlsport Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really drinking well right at the open - perfect for taking to a party. Smooth strawberry and a touch of pepper. Just the way I like it.
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