This wine really came around as a result of some bottle age. Popped and poured. Dominated by sour cherry, forest floor, and sweet vanilla with some drying tannins on the finish. LB was unhappy with the front palate; she felt it had a weird spritz on the attack. I, on the other hand, did not sense the spritz. A very good wine on this night, but not one that I feel will get any better with age.
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A very nice pinot. Dark purple with cherry on the nose. Cherry and smoke on the palate. Lots of fruit with no flaws. What I like in a Calif. pinot; not complex, just tastes good.
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(Foxen Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley) Medium red color with pale meniscus; spicy, rich cherry nose; rich, rhubarb and tart cherry palate with acidity; medium finish
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9/17/2020 - toontune wrote: 93 Points
Beautifully resolved.
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9/10/2008 - samiamx_1999 wrote:
best of the over the hill gang yet, some light fruit left, though by the end the wine had really not held up well
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11/4/2007 - Paul Lin wrote: 89 Points
This wine really came around as a result of some bottle age. Popped and poured. Dominated by sour cherry, forest floor, and sweet vanilla with some drying tannins on the finish. LB was unhappy with the front palate; she felt it had a weird spritz on the attack. I, on the other hand, did not sense the spritz. A very good wine on this night, but not one that I feel will get any better with age.
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11/3/2007 - dabovino wrote: 89 Points
Excellent pinot. Nicely balanced, tart cherry and sweet berry flavor, touch of spice. Very enjoyable.
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8/21/2007 - cos82 wrote: 90 Points
A very nice pinot. Dark purple with cherry on the nose. Cherry and smoke on the palate. Lots of fruit with no flaws. What I like in a Calif. pinot; not complex, just tastes good.
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