Acquired new from winery mailing list. Magnum. No fruit. Can only assume damaged in transport. Wine can be disappointing and glorious. Same night we opened the Occidental with family for the holidays.
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(Failla Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard) Dark cherry red color; roses, tart cherry, cranberry nose; rich, youthful, ripe cherry, ripe raspberry, grenadine syrup, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish
(Failla Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard) Medium cherry red color; floral, tart cherry, sandalwood nose; tight, strawberry, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish (Pommard and Mt. Eden clones; Sept '12 release)
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11/24/2021 - viking92067 Does not like this wine:
Acquired new from winery mailing list. Magnum. No fruit. Can only assume damaged in transport. Wine can be disappointing and glorious. Same night we opened the Occidental with family for the holidays.
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2/25/2021 - pinotpounder Likes this wine: 95 Points
95 points - one of the handful of reference point producers of Cali Pinot Noir.
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4/24/2020 - Edclr Likes this wine: 95 Points
See previous note. Great pinot.
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5/11/2019 - Edclr Likes this wine: 95 Points
A wow pinot...great finish, fruit still very primary, excellent acidity.
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11/20/2016 - kcp Likes this wine: 92 Points
lovely, dark cherry fruit, secondary spices, silky
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