2013 Chanin Pinot Noir Los Alamos Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  7/9/2022 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Prior bottle was 8 months ago and while the wine continues to show well, it was a small step down from prior bottles. Red cherry, earth and minerals on the nose, bu didn't have that darker undercurrent that prior bottles showed. Medium bodied with red cherry upfront that showed both clarity and purity. Mid-body adds some depth and some hints of darker cherry and red raspberry, but not as prominent as previously. Mineral and earth notes, lightly tart red cherry and balanced tannins and acidity on the back and through the finish. The strength of this wine is mineral accented red cherry fruit profile which comes across as balanced, but still nuanced. The wine is very close to where prior bottles were, but was just ever so lacking in complexity and depth. That said, it's still in a very good current spot, but should be drunk over the next year for it to show at this level.

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  11/12/2021 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Prior bottle was 14 months ago and my notes were again consistent, showing that this wine is at peak. Red cherry along with an undercurrent of raspberry mixed with earth, mineral and floral notes (forest floor) on the nose. Medium bodied with red cherry upfront, still with some hints of brightness. Broadens through the middle where the red raspberry comes in and is then nicely tempered by the earth, mineral and spices notes on the backside. Combined with tart red cherry, balanced tannins and acidity, this provided the contrast to both define the mid-body fruit and lead to length and integration on the finish. Showed it's best as it warmed from cellar temperature. As well as it showed tonight, I'd drink these within the next year to catch the peak. It will last beyond Q4 2022, but not at the current level. I will likely open my last bottle in Q1/Q2 2022.

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  9/25/2021 - bonedoc wrote: 93 Points

  Excellent Burgundian style Pinot.

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  4/2/2021 - bonedoc wrote: 93 Points

  Elegant red fruits w a touch of brown, silky balanced and medium bodied. Very nice for a Burgundian style pn.

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  11/11/2020 - DeuceMcgee Likes this wine:

  I think Grananda’s notes sum this wine up quite well. Lovey wine indeed. Light, lithe and elegant. Red fruit, earth, minerals on the nose; similar palate.

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