six years on and very consistent with the excellent tasting notes by DEETZ in 2016. Surprisingly still young and tight at PnP, with initially subdued aromas and light palate at cellar temp. Opened very gradually over 2 hours, revealing complexity, floral bramble herbal nose and deeper palate with a long mineral cola finish. Better on day 2 after a night with a layer of argon. Cork is in excellent condition. Could be several more years of peak drinking window remaining, maybe 5?
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Very pretty color--tinge of purple. Aromas of raspberry bramble, cranberry, smokey cola, clay soil, gravel, and a touch of salinity. Graceful palate with exceptional balance. Strong acidity and medium plus tannins (for a pinot)...just a touch of minerality. Really nice wine.
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9/20/2022 - Shane B Likes this wine: 92 Points
six years on and very consistent with the excellent tasting notes by DEETZ in 2016. Surprisingly still young and tight at PnP, with initially subdued aromas and light palate at cellar temp. Opened very gradually over 2 hours, revealing complexity, floral bramble herbal nose and deeper palate with a long mineral cola finish. Better on day 2 after a night with a layer of argon. Cork is in excellent condition. Could be several more years of peak drinking window remaining, maybe 5?
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6/13/2018 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Darker than Belle from '11, drunk side by side. Lively, on day two.
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12/1/2016 - deetz Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very pretty color--tinge of purple. Aromas of raspberry bramble, cranberry, smokey cola, clay soil, gravel, and a touch of salinity. Graceful palate with exceptional balance. Strong acidity and medium plus tannins (for a pinot)...just a touch of minerality. Really nice wine.
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10/19/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
After just drinking burgundy this stands up with lots of pretty perfume.
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4/13/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Super brambly raspberry on the nose.
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