This is an unusually big Pinot for the terroir. Granted I've had some pretty explosive Pinots from vineyards such as Bien Nacido and Neilson, so maybe it's a clone and/or site thing? Nevertheless, this is a fantastic wine. On the nose: matchsticks, vanilla cream, and dark cherries. On the palate: vanilla soaked red fruits, French oak, and tons of "Santa Maria" spice. This Pinot is almost on par with Sea Smoke out of the Sta. Rita Hills. Definitely a dark, heavy Pinot. You don't want to rush this one as it'll beat you every time.
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Nose: Interesting mix of moss, tree bark and herbs. Palate: Flavors of tart cherries and some sweet strawberry. Light finish. Decent for under $15 at Costco but for another dollar I can get LaCrema which outperforms this. 88+ points.
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12/22/2018 - shellylowen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Floral, cherry-raspberry, good acidity, long finish
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9/15/2018 - mschloesser wrote:
Very good!favorite valley
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6/12/2016 - winewhoopee Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is an unusually big Pinot for the terroir. Granted I've had some pretty explosive Pinots from vineyards such as Bien Nacido and Neilson, so maybe it's a clone and/or site thing? Nevertheless, this is a fantastic wine. On the nose: matchsticks, vanilla cream, and dark cherries. On the palate: vanilla soaked red fruits, French oak, and tons of "Santa Maria" spice. This Pinot is almost on par with Sea Smoke out of the Sta. Rita Hills. Definitely a dark, heavy Pinot. You don't want to rush this one as it'll beat you every time.
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6/7/2016 - Mattshank wrote: 88 Points
Nose: Interesting mix of moss, tree bark and herbs. Palate: Flavors of tart cherries and some sweet strawberry. Light finish. Decent for under $15 at Costco but for another dollar I can get LaCrema which outperforms this. 88+ points.
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4/17/2016 - LEEJV123 Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Medium light, round
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