2012 Domaine de la Côte Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

Community Tasting Notes (105) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  12/20/2023 - popasq Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Very consistent with the bottle i opened a few days ago, this was most people's favorite bottle of the night. This is excellent but would likely dring this sooner than later.

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  12/9/2023 - popasq Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Excellent, not sure if this has not seen its peak.

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  2/23/2023 - Personal Opinion Likes this wine:

  Opposed to the pronounced California fruit forwardness that others seem to be remarking on, this is exactly how I remember it when I tried it 2014.. still dominated by whole cluster overtones. Albeit more developed now, though very much in line with my initial impressions years ago. Bright acid will likely provide a number of years of life still.. regardless, it’s developed and drinking well now. Initial overtones of dried herbs, tomatoe leaf, roasted root vegetables and soil dominate the nose, which slowly give way to buried layers of dark cranberry, and very subtle florals with air. On the palate, the wine first feels smooth and expansive.. medium bodied.. than a burst of acidity takes hold and flavors of cranberry, orange rind, grapefruit and spice rush in.. only to be replaced with lingering layers of tomatoe leaf, soil and roasted root vegetables in the long finish. Subtle damp neutral barrel and whole cluster aromas remain in the empty glass. Very nice. While I could have waited to open my single bottle, it’s exactly what I was craving.. earthy, bright, whole cluster goodness. The wine becomes more subtly integrated with time, while still showing all the same nuances and complexities. Brighter acid keeps the entire wine in check and leaner overall. Paired 8/10 with mushroom risotto. 10/10 with plain steamed Red Swiss Chard!! Great synergy with chard! No complaints :)

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  5/13/2022 - peterseville Likes this wine:

  Simply stunning

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  3/29/2022 - thalver wrote:

  very pinot, very California pinot, it seemed about in the middle ground between the lighter, more delicate styles and the bigger ones. Nice wine, but did not wow

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