2010 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 90.3 points

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  1/11/2018 - David_T wrote:

  Peaking now with all structural elements fully integrated. Notes otherwise unchanged from my 2015 bottle.

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  3/19/2015 - King Cab wrote: 93 Points

  From magnum. This one is darker than the 2013 I had the other evening.
  Pretty nose of pure blackberries and blackberries. I get some cardamom too. Palate shows a wonderfully fleshed out wine with tremendous mouth-feel and structure. I get notes of tea leaf, soy and maybe cola. With some swirling I can find some violets and I do love me some violets. Certainly Spring flowers and a day from Spring, they are most welcomed. Tannins seem pretty well resolved but softly complicated and overall balance is very nice. A long black fruit finish really makes this shine. Deep, dark and luxurious, this one is killer.

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  2/23/2015 - David_T wrote: 88 Points

  Big pinot. Fresh black cherry, raspberry and blackberry notes. A bit of cola and spice. Pleasant but I would like to see more earthy notes. Light tannins/acid. Drinking well now, should last another 3-4 years.

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  6/24/2014 - jsums wrote: 91 Points

  Ruby color with lighter rim. Nose: black cherry, pomegranate, boysenberry, and blueberry with accents of violets, cola, cardamon, black tea, bacon, Sichuan peppercorn, and black olive. Medium body on the palate: black cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, and black plum framed by cardamon, cola, black tea, pink peppercorn, dates, and iron minerality. Medium+ acidity. Lighter tannins. Lingering plum skin, black tea, spice, and iron minerality on the long finish. Juicy, plush fruit with exotic spice and a superb core of minerality. Drink over the next 2-4 years.

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  12/6/2013 - ToddS Likes this wine:

  Big Cali Pinot.

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