The nose on this just explodes fresh picked deep black cherries. So deep and pronounced and dominant. The taste follows the nose along with some earthy elements. On the bigger side of pinot, but sometimes voluptuous can be good. And this is that exact case. A great example of American Pinot.
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The wine is garnet in color. A regal nose of forest floor, truffle and black cherry. Baking spices, deep black cherry, strawberry, earth and minerals in abundance on the palate. The flavors are enchanting. The acidity is riveting. The finish is exquisite. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir truly does not get much better than this. A memorable and breathtaking wine.
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Popped and d a - at first the wine was flat boring - at that point I'd have scored it in the low 80's. But after a half hour the fruit errupted and the wine sang.
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4/21/2019 - norsktorsk wrote: 93 Points
Nose. Dark fruit. Short finish. Pass its window but I still liked it.
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9/29/2015 - lolo66 wrote: 95 Points
The nose on this just explodes fresh picked deep black cherries. So deep and pronounced and dominant. The taste follows the nose along with some earthy elements. On the bigger side of pinot, but sometimes voluptuous can be good. And this is that exact case. A great example of American Pinot.
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1/8/2013 - tomlee wrote: 95 Points
The wine is garnet in color. A regal nose of forest floor, truffle and black cherry. Baking spices, deep black cherry, strawberry, earth and minerals in abundance on the palate. The flavors are enchanting. The acidity is riveting. The finish is exquisite. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir truly does not get much better than this. A memorable and breathtaking wine.
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1/29/2012 - zinnut wrote: 91 Points
From reading other TN's I was afraid this might be gone but it's not. A fully mature PN with great fruit and complexity.
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5/5/2011 - peterk wrote: 92 Points
Popped and d a - at first the wine was flat boring - at that point I'd have scored it in the low 80's. But after a half hour the fruit errupted and the wine sang.
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