Black cherry, forest floor, plum jam, earth, red cherry, a hint of new leather, some violets, and a hint of clove on the nose. Black cherries, red cherries, plum, blackberries, tart cherries, earth, and a little vanilla on the palate. Very concentrated. Juicy acidity, firm, mouthcoating tannins, medium-long finish (with the right food). This was very nice. It's concentrated, rich, and dark-fruited, but the acidity gives it a lot of balance. Delicious. This could probably go for quite a while longer.
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2 hour decant (some benefit). Violet garnet with hint of orange. Similar to last year but with the tannins more in balance. In fact, the balance seemed fairly impressive, given the intensity of the fruit. Served at home with Mozza pizzas (was looking for a pinot with Brunello leanings). Terrific match for all, but especially the one with fennel pollen and panna.
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9/24/2015 - rmh66 wrote: 92 Points
Black cherry, forest floor, plum jam, earth, red cherry, a hint of new leather, some violets, and a hint of clove on the nose. Black cherries, red cherries, plum, blackberries, tart cherries, earth, and a little vanilla on the palate. Very concentrated. Juicy acidity, firm, mouthcoating tannins, medium-long finish (with the right food). This was very nice. It's concentrated, rich, and dark-fruited, but the acidity gives it a lot of balance. Delicious. This could probably go for quite a while longer.
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12/24/2011 - CP wrote: 92 Points
Just a fantastic Pinot. Finish is heavy on coffee and lasts forever. Still a little tannic, could sit on them another year, but drinks great today.
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11/26/2011 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 Points
2 hour decant (some benefit). Violet garnet with hint of orange. Similar to last year but with the tannins more in balance. In fact, the balance seemed fairly impressive, given the intensity of the fruit. Served at home with Mozza pizzas (was looking for a pinot with Brunello leanings). Terrific match for all, but especially the one with fennel pollen and panna.
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11/8/2011 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 92 Points
Dark fruit. Clear deep color. Rich and elegant. Long finish.
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9/9/2011 - mgstull Likes this wine: 92 Points
A full throttle Pinot. Red purple and densely colored. Blackberry and cherry fruit. This is enjoyable now but can age for several years.
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