2004 Dog Point Vineyard Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 90 points

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  5/26/2009 - Lainie wrote: 88 Points

  Stinky at first, sulphur, then blows off. Bright fruit, off flavors. Bright cherry expands and pleasure deepens with air. Breathtaking balance and texture. food wine. needs time open.

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  2/6/2009 - hutch wrote: 91 Points

  A little orange around the rim. Very burg like. This has aged into a wine full of bright fruit, but also tobacco notes, and a myriad of spices. Really beautiful pinot noir. 90-91

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  9/19/2007 - DLT wrote: 91 Points

  Prior note holds, although nose giving a lot more than before right after popping it. Also, an oaky, vanilla component on the midpalate that wasn't evident before.

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  9/7/2007 - Stephan O wrote: 89 Points

  Characteristically Kiwi. A rail of vibrant acidity carries lush raspberry and cherry notes from the nose to the finish. It's not at all candied or toffee-heavy, like some New World Pinots are. On the other hand, it lacks the spice, floral, and sandalwood notes that I often find so alluring in New World Pinots. In other words, it's solid, even refined, but not particularly sexy.

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  6/1/2007 - DLT wrote: 91 Points

  Definitely needs time to open up. Dark ruby color. Rich, floral nose of raspberry and some earth and a little flint. Palate shows a fair amount of fruity intensity, with classic strawberries and raspberries along with some cherries. Nice acidity that comes into balance after some air - a bit too dominant initially, but it really settles down. Tannins are in balance as well on the medium to long finish. Not particularly elegant, but a lot going on and worth a try.

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