Cork split in half while opening and then crumbled apart. However the wine was in great shape. Filtered through a mesh filter and decanted 30 minutes before tasting.
Medium dark garnet in color. Restrained but deep nose - wet forest floor, earth, cherries, black pepper, cocoa, and a hint of wildflowers. Medium light boded, bright acidity, tart, and continues the restrained but deep theme. Palate of bright and tart cherries, pine needles, earth, a bit of tobacco leaf, spices, and a bit of unsweetened vanilla. Moderate length finish tart cherry, pomegranate, earth, stone, and black pepper led spices.
Totally agree that there's no rush to drink these - I can see this going on for years based on the other Ladd wines we have had. If you do drink these today, they are impeccably balanced and a joy to drink.
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12/15/2023 - jc510 Likes this wine:
Took to a tasting. Very nice wine, it was fine and well balanced. Held up well over several hours.
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10/25/2023 - ChateauShiny wrote: 93 Points
Cork split in half while opening and then crumbled apart. However the wine was in great shape. Filtered through a mesh filter and decanted 30 minutes before tasting.
Medium dark garnet in color. Restrained but deep nose - wet forest floor, earth, cherries, black pepper, cocoa, and a hint of wildflowers. Medium light boded, bright acidity, tart, and continues the restrained but deep theme. Palate of bright and tart cherries, pine needles, earth, a bit of tobacco leaf, spices, and a bit of unsweetened vanilla. Moderate length finish tart cherry, pomegranate, earth, stone, and black pepper led spices.
Totally agree that there's no rush to drink these - I can see this going on for years based on the other Ladd wines we have had. If you do drink these today, they are impeccably balanced and a joy to drink.
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5/8/2023 - wiscgrad wrote: 91 Points
still plenty of fruit. no rush. aging gracefully
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3/14/2023 - WineJ2019 wrote: 88 Points
Good pinot flavors and I prefer the more restrained style but a bit tart for my tastes
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5/11/2022 - MikeATL wrote: flawed
Corked
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