2009 Auteur Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge

Community Tasting Notes (19) Avg Score: 91.6 points

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  3/21/2022 - DesMarteau Likes this wine: 94 Points

  bought on release and properly cellared until opening. needs 1 hour of air to meld...wow...springing blueberries and strawberries, hints of coffee, kiwi (which properly integrates into balance with time/air) and tar that also mellows with air. nice integration and layers. fruit forward modern style.

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  3/25/2021 - baltar Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Even though it is probably past it’s prime. Still very nice with duck

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  10/22/2016 - joet626 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  A little on the earthy side with lots of dark fruit flavors. Continued to evolve over an hours time. Very good.

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  10/3/2015 - jrobs7777 wrote:

  As Pinots go, this is on the spicy side. Nice fruit, structure and overall balance. This is solid offering and definitely stands out for its considerable spice. In a perfect spot right now. Should hold for several years. These Auteur wines definitely benefit from cooler climate and show off those characteristics quite well.

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  5/30/2014 - joet626 Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Slightly disappointing but co-tasters really liked it. Slight earthiness. Just ok for my taste

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