When i first opened this it i was disappointed. It was tannic and high in acid. Then after 2 hours it really started to open up. Violets and charcoal on the nose, beautiful mid-palate and an elegant finish. I think this has another 4-6 years of life, but great today but needs at least 2 hours in a decanter.
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This was made to match with copper river salmon! Vinturi decant for 1.5 hrs, this has a young dark ruby color. The fruit and earth elements of this wine blend seamlessly and go on and on. Because of that depth, I'm sure someone could pick out a dozen or two flavors. All you need to know is this is a hedonistic New World Pinot that has improved since I last tried it in '09. Still has 4+ years, I'm not that patient...
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Dark ruby color, nose that really opened up over an hour. Full-bodied, nicely balanced with flavors of dark fruit, mushroom and green olive. Silky mouthfeel, medium finish. Tasted against some nice Burgundies, and this was my favorite.
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8/12/2021 - AMG4RPM Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid, dark fruit, touch of smoke, good minerality and a proper finish.
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3/20/2015 - ScottPreston wrote: 94 Points
When i first opened this it i was disappointed. It was tannic and high in acid. Then after 2 hours it really started to open up. Violets and charcoal on the nose, beautiful mid-palate and an elegant finish. I think this has another 4-6 years of life, but great today but needs at least 2 hours in a decanter.
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11/17/2013 - mlawren1 wrote: 93 Points
cherries and berries with a hint of cola. Really well structured wine with things nicely in balance.
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5/28/2012 - Grinner wrote: 94 Points
This was made to match with copper river salmon! Vinturi decant for 1.5 hrs, this has a young dark ruby color. The fruit and earth elements of this wine blend seamlessly and go on and on. Because of that depth, I'm sure someone could pick out a dozen or two flavors. All you need to know is this is a hedonistic New World Pinot that has improved since I last tried it in '09. Still has 4+ years, I'm not that patient...
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1/23/2012 - KeithSurg wrote: 93 Points
Dark ruby color, nose that really opened up over an hour. Full-bodied, nicely balanced with flavors of dark fruit, mushroom and green olive. Silky mouthfeel, medium finish. Tasted against some nice Burgundies, and this was my favorite.
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