2012 Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Bannockburn

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 87.6 points

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  2/25/2023 - gparker777 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  The 2012 Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a medium to deep tawny-colored wine that raised some initial concerns. However, on the nose, it delivers delightful aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and subtle mushroom and barnyard notes, adding a unique and inviting character to the wine. On the palate, it's luscious, smooth, and fruit-forward, dominated by cherry flavors that complement the nose nicely. With a relatively short middle palate, the wine finishes with a leathery and tar note that's persistent but not overpowering. Overall, an enjoyable and well-crafted wine that offers good value for its price. If you are holding this I would recommend checking in from now onwards as may be at or near peak.

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  11/6/2020 - Ran-Dom-Perignon Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Nose: cassis-, smoke-, integrated oak-, blackberry- intensity +
  Structure: body+, tann+, acid med, intensity ++,
  Palate: blackberry, cherry, spices-, oak-,
  
  Heavy, Well integrated, almost peaking, Powerful, can still be aged up to 20yrs from the vintage

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  11/28/2018 - ak wino wrote: 69 Points

  "...Savory, subtly smokey, and permeated with a cola/spice element, this is drinking well but we actually think it will evolve into something extra special for those who can wait a few years. The tannins are soft, yes, but certainly noticeable, and seem to build as you take more sips; and while the aromatics are gorgeous, there's a sense that they are slightly closed. Either take the time to let this develop in the glass, or give it a snooze in the cellar for a little bit before cracking it open! Drink 2020-2024 with king salmon and cauliflower-parsnip veloutė."

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  7/15/2017 - RieslingFanatic Likes this wine: 90 Points

  From a 375ml bottle. Excellent wine - dark fruits frame very well integrated oak, subtle tannin, noticeable pepper on the finish. Great drinking.

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  11/14/2015 - Jonny616 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  A stunning Pinot noir. From the first whiff to the last drop glorious.

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