2015 Arista Winery Pinot Noir Harper's Rest

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 93.9 points

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  4/27/2024 - Harbthewineguy Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Cellared in ideal conditions over the last 9 years, vibrant blueberries and dark cherries are the backbone flavor profile of this well crafted wine. There are definitely intriguing layers that include spices such as sage, black pepper, and thyme. A liight cola, vanilla, and hints of almond show up on the taste buds as well. Definitely well done and has aged very nicely. At 14.5% ABV the balance of alcohol, tannin and acid is on point and the finish is long. This is an exceptional wine now, and will most likely become better and more complex over the next few years.

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  11/13/2023 - Steve & Merri wrote: flawed

  We are big fans of Arista chards and Pinots. First time with the Harper Rest and unfortunately it had turned and was not very good. We have another vintage and will try again during the holidays.

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  5/29/2020 - nywine68 wrote: 92 Points

  Dense and saturated fruit forward Pinot. Lots of black cherry fruit mixed with tobacco and earth. Good length. No heat. Very fine grained tannins give this solid structure. Will be interesting to see how this evolves in another 5 years.

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  4/24/2020 - Cholera Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Really coming along now. 5 years in cellar and its for great depth and character. Soft tannins flower petal nose without heat. Palate delicate yet fruit forward stone fruits and anise. Lovely long lingering taste. Needs the time in the cellar I think to truly develop the nuances.

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  8/13/2019 - mikemboutiquewines wrote: 95 Points

  Lovely! Balanced, nuanced and delicious! Give me more!

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