BYO dinner with Jim N and Paul G (Russet, Philadelphia PA): Second bottle of the evening, contributed by Jim N. Open for about 30 minutes to slow ox prior to drinking. Drank this one blind as well. dead ringer at this stage for an aged Burgundy (my incorrect guess...)
Medium ruby color, some cloudiness, mild separation. Nose was slightly pungent,dark cherry, damp earth, some wood. Palate still fruity, dusted raspberry, baking spices. Medium weight and finish.
Really well made wine, one of the older CA Pinots I have had, still elegant and expressive. This showed best in the first hour, started to fade a bit later. Fun to drink, past its prime but still very nice
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8/15/2017 - walkerjfw wrote: 92 Points
BYO dinner with Jim N and Paul G (Russet, Philadelphia PA): Second bottle of the evening, contributed by Jim N. Open for about 30 minutes to slow ox prior to drinking. Drank this one blind as well. dead ringer at this stage for an aged Burgundy (my incorrect guess...)
Medium ruby color, some cloudiness, mild separation. Nose was slightly pungent,dark cherry, damp earth, some wood. Palate still fruity, dusted raspberry, baking spices. Medium weight and finish.
Really well made wine, one of the older CA Pinots I have had, still elegant and expressive. This showed best in the first hour, started to fade a bit later. Fun to drink, past its prime but still very nice
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12/3/2016 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 95 Points
Deep dark fruit, big nose, great style, long finish. Developed quite nicely in the glass.
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