I notice that the last tasting notes were 9 months ago. I was wondering why it was such a good deal.....I feel like it is at the end of it's good life, this one. If I close my eyes and use my imagination, I can pick up all the flavors that it must have had in its heydey- cherry, earthy, good tannic structure, good acidity, pretty heavy for a pinot- but it is somewhat marred by the mouth puckering finish at this point. better having been open for a few days and with some breathing, but glad I opened it now rather than in a few months. pours like a pinot, but not smooth on silky on the palate like I was hoping.
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Not very exciting. Rubber and green notes in the nose. Palate is initially smoky and rubbery, then nicely fruity (raspberry and cherry) although a bit sweet in the middle, and has a tart, slightly bitter finish. Disappointing.
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8/11/2015 - Outdated Likes this wine: 88 Points
Great for price. WS rated at 90, I'd rate 88.
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1/8/2014 - wizzard1 wrote:
not great - earthy nose, light but bitter tannins
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9/16/2013 - catmccon wrote: 85 Points
I notice that the last tasting notes were 9 months ago. I was wondering why it was such a good deal.....I feel like it is at the end of it's good life, this one. If I close my eyes and use my imagination, I can pick up all the flavors that it must have had in its heydey- cherry, earthy, good tannic structure, good acidity, pretty heavy for a pinot- but it is somewhat marred by the mouth puckering finish at this point. better having been open for a few days and with some breathing, but glad I opened it now rather than in a few months. pours like a pinot, but not smooth on silky on the palate like I was hoping.
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12/9/2012 - wind5001 wrote: 78 Points
Not very exciting. Rubber and green notes in the nose. Palate is initially smoky and rubbery, then nicely fruity (raspberry and cherry) although a bit sweet in the middle, and has a tart, slightly bitter finish. Disappointing.
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11/25/2012 - bin905 wrote: 89 Points
Superbly complemented a roasted pork tenderloin.
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