Rather closed at first and for some time. Weak flavors. It finally opened up; we may have needed to let it breathe longer than the hour or so we gave it. There's some promise of a very good wine here, but it's not there yet. If I had another bottle, I'd stick it in the cellar for about five years or so.
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Not bad, but nothing special. Concentrated dark fruit, medium finish, so so nose. Pleasant, but there are better wines out there for the same price. A little disappointed given high ratings from several wine magazines.
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1/4/2017 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 91 Points
Solid smooth Pinot from what is without a doubt my favorite AVA for Pinot. Lots of cherry, a bit of spice and smooth tannins. Extremely easy to drink.
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1/9/2016 - xboomer wrote: 92 Points
My brother's Christmas present is a very good Pinot from Santa Rita. Half the price of Sea Smoke, $45 JP. Thanks Jack.
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11/28/2015 - Tranquility Base Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rather closed at first and for some time. Weak flavors. It finally opened up; we may have needed to let it breathe longer than the hour or so we gave it. There's some promise of a very good wine here, but it's not there yet. If I had another bottle, I'd stick it in the cellar for about five years or so.
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1/27/2015 - budh wrote: 89 Points
Cherry, cranberry, cinnamon, violet. Good texture and balance. Not overly oaked.
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12/29/2014 - alex4wine wrote: 89 Points
Not bad, but nothing special. Concentrated dark fruit, medium finish, so so nose. Pleasant, but there are better wines out there for the same price. A little disappointed given high ratings from several wine magazines.
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