Retail $22. Under DIAM10. I really liked this a few years ago when I tasted this blind as part of the 3rd Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir. Quite dark in the glass in both color and aromas: black cherry, raspberry, even plum (which is not common for Pinot). Dark on the palate as well, with plenty of black cherry and a considerable amount of spice. A lovely tartness brings it all together and lasts through the lengthy finish. Excellent.
The Third Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir (My House, Houston, TX): Retail $55. Quite subdued and shy on the nose—there is fruit, but it takes a while to coax it out. More of a sweet, almost Maraschino with some wet earth. Flinty and earthy on the palate with a bit of astringency and noticeable tannins on the finish. This clearly needs some time. I need to revisit this one. Upon revisit, after opening a bit, this is fairly big and muscular. Still needs time—I would love to see it in a couple of years. Excellent. 92 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com
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5/31/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Retail $22. Under DIAM10. I really liked this a few years ago when I tasted this blind as part of the 3rd Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir. Quite dark in the glass in both color and aromas: black cherry, raspberry, even plum (which is not common for Pinot). Dark on the palate as well, with plenty of black cherry and a considerable amount of spice. A lovely tartness brings it all together and lasts through the lengthy finish. Excellent.
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11/24/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
The Third Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir (My House, Houston, TX): Retail $55. Quite subdued and shy on the nose—there is fruit, but it takes a while to coax it out. More of a sweet, almost Maraschino with some wet earth. Flinty and earthy on the palate with a bit of astringency and noticeable tannins on the finish. This clearly needs some time. I need to revisit this one. Upon revisit, after opening a bit, this is fairly big and muscular. Still needs time—I would love to see it in a couple of years. Excellent. 92 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com
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