2006 WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir Terres Basses

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  11/8/2014 - Bryan004 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Skeptical from other notes but this was an excellent showing. Has really held up for the vintage of being so forward. Cola, Oregon dirt and cranberry/cherry jump out of the glass on the nose. The palate matches except the cola. Bright acidity carries everything through for 20ish seconds. The velvet stage I'm afraid was a year ago but everything is almost in harmony. The acid however will take over soon. At a very good last stage but don't leave the bottle open too long as the 92 only lasts for about an hour :)

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  6/17/2013 - kultcha wrote:

  Some sois bois, plum and black cherry on the nose of this deep garnet coloured wine. Medium bodied palate with plums, dark berries, a little dark chocolate but more dominated by secondary, earthy notes. Little bit of silky tannins and med- acidity. Definitely a wine that should be drunk now, not sure it has the fruit and tanning to go more than a couple of years and may be past the point that some people like their pinots.

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  3/23/2013 - juneau bob wrote: 91 Points

  An elegant wine we served with White grilled king salmon. Well balanced, mellow tannins smooth finish. A little charcoal at first leading to mineral or sulphur and ripe plum. A very enjoyable dinner wine.

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  2/9/2013 - dsgris Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Ruby, nose of damp leaves, red fruits. Dry, fruity, tart tannins on the PnP. Licorice, bold body, tart berries, earth with a metallic mineral. Medium fruit and body, nicely balanced with acid maintaining a freshness of the fruit, soft tannins on the finish. Starting to turn a little flabby the next day. This needs to be consumed when opened, not enough acid and tannins for sitting on the counter. Enjoy right away.

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  11/22/2012 - pbard wrote: 91 Points

  Solid, lush pinot. Less interesting than the 07 but still good.

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