Drinking lots of Cali Pinot lately, nice to throw in some old world for continued perspective. Earthy, pencil shavings on nose. Classic burgundy in glass, tart cherry and red berry with mellowed tannins. But most of fruit is gone. Don’t drink a lot of mature Pinot.
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Hard to score this wine. It's got a lush, compelling nose of a grand cru with the light-weight and simple palate of a village level wine. As far as village level goes, this is immensely enjoyable and a crowd pleaser Pinot noir, but not a serious burgundy at this stage, and not a particularly great value. If I had cases of this I would guzzle it, but for $50+ I will buy other wines instead of this.
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11/1/2022 - ralstenm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drinking lots of Cali Pinot lately, nice to throw in some old world for continued perspective. Earthy, pencil shavings on nose. Classic burgundy in glass, tart cherry and red berry with mellowed tannins. But most of fruit is gone. Don’t drink a lot of mature Pinot.
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10/14/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
Fine Vines Burgundy Tasting (Vin Chicago - Highland Park IL): Tasting, brief note. Red cherry and palate on nose and palate. Moderately ripe, good weight. Good now.
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12/28/2016 - kakpoo wrote: 89 Points
Hard to score this wine. It's got a lush, compelling nose of a grand cru with the light-weight and simple palate of a village level wine. As far as village level goes, this is immensely enjoyable and a crowd pleaser Pinot noir, but not a serious burgundy at this stage, and not a particularly great value. If I had cases of this I would guzzle it, but for $50+ I will buy other wines instead of this.
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3/5/2015 - yofog wrote:
Too much on the ripe side of things for me personally, and with somewhat coarse tannin. A solid wine, but think the Chambolle VV was more successful.
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