This was just beautiful and one of the best cali pinots I have had. It was rich , flavorful, and concentrated yet perfectly balanced. multiple layers of berries, pomegranate, plums, spiced dark tea and orange peel are all surrounded by a velvety texture lingering on a long finish. in a perfect place and exactly what i look for in a pinot with 10 years of age on it.
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Lot's of tart citrus on the nose and palate. Palate did reveal some raspberry pomegranate Pisoni fruit after some time but was still dominated by the tart citrus and remained so over the course of a couple hours.. Not sure what to make of that. Bummer.
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A subtle nose of cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, hardwood forest floor, caramel and touch of boot polish. A very nice, caressing mouthfeel with creamy black fruits, dark chocolate and an earthy note. The finish shows good balance and length. Showing its elegant side but I prefer the power of the last bottle. I suggest drinking soon.
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We popped and poured. Loads of black raspberries, anise, forest floor, and sweet citrus on the nose. Within 20 minutes, any hints of youthful tightness were gone leaving a smooth, robust, palate-coating quaff. Sweet black raspberries and black cherries over a thin layer of earthiness and mushrooms gave way to a long lingering finish of orange juice, blackberries, plums, orange spices, and tea. Wonderfully balanced with nice SLH acidity, this wine has matured beautifully and carries itself with a refinement that speaks well about its vineyard and winemaker. 50+4+14+17+9= 94
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10/23/2010 - S. Lorin wrote: 94 Points
This was just beautiful and one of the best cali pinots I have had. It was rich , flavorful, and concentrated yet perfectly balanced. multiple layers of berries, pomegranate, plums, spiced dark tea and orange peel are all surrounded by a velvety texture lingering on a long finish. in a perfect place and exactly what i look for in a pinot with 10 years of age on it.
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8/24/2010 - JDRFoster wrote: 92 Points
Rich and extracted with great balance.
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11/20/2007 - WetRock wrote:
Lot's of tart citrus on the nose and palate. Palate did reveal some raspberry pomegranate Pisoni fruit after some time but was still dominated by the tart citrus and remained so over the course of a couple hours.. Not sure what to make of that. Bummer.
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10/20/2007 - pgordon62 wrote: 91 Points
A subtle nose of cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, hardwood forest floor, caramel and touch of boot polish. A very nice, caressing mouthfeel with creamy black fruits, dark chocolate and an earthy note. The finish shows good balance and length. Showing its elegant side but I prefer the power of the last bottle. I suggest drinking soon.
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5/13/2007 - ClassicWater wrote: 94 Points
We popped and poured. Loads of black raspberries, anise, forest floor, and sweet citrus on the nose. Within 20 minutes, any hints of youthful tightness were gone leaving a smooth, robust, palate-coating quaff. Sweet black raspberries and black cherries over a thin layer of earthiness and mushrooms gave way to a long lingering finish of orange juice, blackberries, plums, orange spices, and tea. Wonderfully balanced with nice SLH acidity, this wine has matured beautifully and carries itself with a refinement that speaks well about its vineyard and winemaker.
50+4+14+17+9= 94
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