This bottle is past its prime. Very noticeable on the pour with a very brown aged color. Aromas of spice and cherry compote. I see such high ratings here for this producer and their wine; however, maybe with some decanting it will be a more pleasant PN drinking experience. Nothing about this wine makes me think PN. I'll update after it breathes a bit.
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This bottle was past it's peak and on the decline. There is still some fruit and it's not bad, but if you have any bottles left I recommend drinking them soon.
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- Darker color for a pinot, but can still through the wine - Nose of spice, black cherry, dark fruit and a tinge of heat (listed as 14.1% alcohol) - On the palate dark cherry, blueberry, cola, and spice. The tannins are relaxed and acidity is decent. I would drink this soon as I don't see this getting any better and will start declining.
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12/13/2020 - Mvino75 wrote: 80 Points
This bottle is past its prime. Very noticeable on the pour with a very brown aged color. Aromas of spice and cherry compote. I see such high ratings here for this producer and their wine; however, maybe with some decanting it will be a more pleasant PN drinking experience. Nothing about this wine makes me think PN. I'll update after it breathes a bit.
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8/4/2013 - gfish wrote: 86 Points
This bottle was past it's peak and on the decline. There is still some fruit and it's not bad, but if you have any bottles left I recommend drinking them soon.
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10/5/2012 - wine_snob wrote: 90 Points
notes of cherry, light strawberry, spice. a tad light on the finish but went well with a cheese flight
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7/4/2012 - gfish wrote:
This bottle was past prime and on the decline. If you have some I'd drink it soon. I need to dig out my last bottle and have it soon.
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8/25/2011 - gfish wrote: 88 Points
- Darker color for a pinot, but can still through the wine
- Nose of spice, black cherry, dark fruit and a tinge of heat (listed as 14.1% alcohol)
- On the palate dark cherry, blueberry, cola, and spice. The tannins are relaxed and acidity is decent.
I would drink this soon as I don't see this getting any better and will start declining.
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