2005 Siduri Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (27) Avg Score: 91.0 points

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  5/21/2023 - ewhite wrote: 93 Points

  Amazingly, still no bricking on this still-youthful(!) Pinot. Not decanted, and served at cellar temp, the aromatics are outstanding right out of the gate, no funk, just deep red and black fruit with a nice touch of spice. Seamless on the palate, just great balance, with still plenty of fruit held up by great acidity. Tannins are pretty much nil at this point, just a joy to drink. I'd say time to drink up, but no rush!

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  2/23/2018 - gutt22 Likes this wine:

  14.1% alcohol. Black cherry color, no bricking yet at the edge of the glass. Initially, a slightly earthy, funky nose that took some time to open up. But when it did, it was classic Clos Pepe, with really pretty blackberry and black cherry fruit, moderate spice, and ample earth rising up at the back. In the mouth, supple and smooth, with delicious blackberry fruit predominating, a touch of cherry, ample earth and spice. There is modest acidity and a texturally pleasing finish that's fully resolved. Ready to drink and very pretty. A-

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  8/1/2014 - Senso-beak wrote: 85 Points

  Opened and poured. Bricking evident in the coloration. There are off aromas of too much oak, vegetal musk or detergent flaws on the nose....maybe it's brett or microbial action. Flamboyant fruit on the attack, with confected plum, raspberry, port like chewy taffy and stewed blackberry. An odd offering, perhaps will improve with air.

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  7/28/2012 - thomaskeil wrote: 88 Points

  PnP, 2 nights. Much more open on night 2 (would decant if having on a single night). Red-tinged violet (darker than the '05 Beau Coudelet served along side) Nose features dark cherries/berries, a large dose of cola and distinct vanilla. Also some baking spice and touch of earth. Palate has loads of creamy rich fruit, soft tannins, medium/low acidity, length, low complexity, no finesse, but no etoh poking out either. Quite good for what it is.

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  4/25/2011 - Gravity wrote: 93 Points

  Really drinking well right now.

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