Powerful but well structured. Many layers of flavor but had a peppery quality that we found just slightly off putting on the first few tastes. This went away after it had been open. Very bright and less integrated tasting compared to the Sta. Rita Hills cuvee from the same year and producer.
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Much riper and fleshier than I find optimal in a well balanced Pinot Noir. Good power and weight, but lacking much that I consider charming or elegant. I've liked this wine much more from other vintages.
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This stood head and shoulders above the others in a lineup at the tasting room a couple of years ago. We saved it for a special occasion, which came yesterday. Just a killer pinot from my favorite SRH producer.
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Nose of very sweet syrupy strawberry. On the palate this turns slightly more tart and there is a cedar element. It is quite sweet into the finish, which is long but with a modest heat. Tannins persist into the finish.
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Absolutely wonderful! Decanted for 30 minutes and the lovely fruit just punched you in the face when it hit your taste buds! Had nice complexity and a nice smooth finish that’ll have you reaching for your glass again and again. Going to go stock up on this one.
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12/18/2022 - matthewmcg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Powerful but well structured. Many layers of flavor but had a peppery quality that we found just slightly off putting on the first few tastes. This went away after it had been open. Very bright and less integrated tasting compared to the Sta. Rita Hills cuvee from the same year and producer.
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9/1/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 86 Points
Much riper and fleshier than I find optimal in a well balanced Pinot Noir. Good power and weight, but lacking much that I consider charming or elegant. I've liked this wine much more from other vintages.
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5/27/2021 - PNIELSEN Likes this wine: 95 Points
This stood head and shoulders above the others in a lineup at the tasting room a couple of years ago. We saved it for a special occasion, which came yesterday. Just a killer pinot from my favorite SRH producer.
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4/18/2021 - bbq_grandcru Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose of very sweet syrupy strawberry. On the palate this turns slightly more tart and there is a cedar element. It is quite sweet into the finish, which is long but with a modest heat. Tannins persist into the finish.
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4/4/2021 - wthad4 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Absolutely wonderful! Decanted for 30 minutes and the lovely fruit just punched you in the face when it hit your taste buds! Had nice complexity and a nice smooth finish that’ll have you reaching for your glass again and again. Going to go stock up on this one.
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