This has aged well, and is every bit as good as my last note from a decade ago. As much as I like Comptche, Peters and Demuth, the Abbey Harris vineyard is really in a class by itself, and hits all the right notes for me. Pours a medium-light ruby with a bit of bricking at the rim. Brilliant nose brimming with crunchy red fruits like raspberry and wild strawberry, accented by spice and a bit of orange peel, and juicy acidity. This has mellowed out considerably and has entered its secondary development where it is drinking really well right now.
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This started off a bit grumpy -- sort of screechy and chalky. Blossomed within about a half hour to show bright and energetic red fruit, light spiciness, and an airy feel to it. Very good. Purchased on release; Riedel burgundy stems.
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Lovely. Fragrant. Classic bright Pinot nose. Berries. Cranberry. Some Kirsh. Palate is full. Acidic. Same berry profile but also mineral notes. Added note after several hours of air. Rasberry Kirsch and intense and spicy minerality. Deep. This one can age for 5 year +.
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5/28/2023 - GrapeScott wrote: 93 Points
This has aged well, and is every bit as good as my last note from a decade ago. As much as I like Comptche, Peters and Demuth, the Abbey Harris vineyard is really in a class by itself, and hits all the right notes for me. Pours a medium-light ruby with a bit of bricking at the rim. Brilliant nose brimming with crunchy red fruits like raspberry and wild strawberry, accented by spice and a bit of orange peel, and juicy acidity. This has mellowed out considerably and has entered its secondary development where it is drinking really well right now.
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3/19/2022 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points
Gorgeous Anderson Valley PN. Beautifully maturing, drinking well now through 2027+.
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6/10/2021 - mdefreitas wrote: 91 Points
A nice, elegant, light-bodied Pinot. Cherry, spice and floral notes; not getting many secondary notes. High in acid and better with food.
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4/18/2020 - xwine wrote:
This started off a bit grumpy -- sort of screechy and chalky. Blossomed within about a half hour to show bright and energetic red fruit, light spiciness, and an airy feel to it. Very good. Purchased on release; Riedel burgundy stems.
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9/28/2019 - lolo66 wrote: 92 Points
Lovely. Fragrant. Classic bright Pinot nose. Berries. Cranberry. Some Kirsh. Palate is full. Acidic. Same berry profile but also mineral notes. Added note after several hours of air. Rasberry Kirsch and intense and spicy minerality. Deep. This one can age for 5 year +.
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