Small production. My bottle said 871 out of 2400. This is dark in the glass. Surprisingly dark garnet. The nose is cherry, plum, some blackberry. A little heat. The palate is, for a pinot, borderline immense. Robust flavors of cherry, plum, cassis, brambleberry. The tannic and acidic structures are both firm and forthright - this wine has ages to go. A finish that is long and that focuses on the mid and front palate. This is a pinot that almost looks you in the eye and says it wishes it could be a cabernet. It has a robustness to it that makes it a standout. T'was a gift to me, so I have none left, but will grab some should I find it.
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For me, this was the wine of the night. Decanted for a few hours and then rebottled for dinner. Excellent Pinot nose. Very nice feel in the mouth. Just really good.
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(Hilliard Bruce Pinot Noir Moon) Very dark ruby color; black cherry, black raspberry, berry nose; rich, black cherry, black raspberry, berry, grapey palate; medium-plus finish (14.9% alcohol) 90+ points
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12/30/2017 - Wineson Likes this wine: 94 Points
A little overpowering, but really tasty. It's a really good wine.
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12/4/2016 - DonWinspear Likes this wine: 93 Points
Small production. My bottle said 871 out of 2400. This is dark in the glass. Surprisingly dark garnet. The nose is cherry, plum, some blackberry. A little heat. The palate is, for a pinot, borderline immense. Robust flavors of cherry, plum, cassis, brambleberry. The tannic and acidic structures are both firm and forthright - this wine has ages to go. A finish that is long and that focuses on the mid and front palate. This is a pinot that almost looks you in the eye and says it wishes it could be a cabernet. It has a robustness to it that makes it a standout. T'was a gift to me, so I have none left, but will grab some should I find it.
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3/15/2015 - whybuyone Likes this wine: 92 Points
If you like new world pinots, you will probably like everything from Hilliard Bruce. It's just the right amount of fruit, spice and dirt.
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1/24/2014 - Gator96 Likes this wine: 93 Points
As good as it gets!!!!! Awesome stuff!!!
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1/4/2014 - Wineson Likes this wine: 95 Points
For me, this was the wine of the night. Decanted for a few hours and then rebottled for dinner. Excellent Pinot nose. Very nice feel in the mouth. Just really good.
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