Complex, well integrated, and quite liquorish. Redcurrant, rain forest, coca-cola, guava, violet, cedar, white pepper, and a long sweet, fleshy finish. Still plenty of acidity and may continue to evolve for a few years.
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The wife noted dry erase marker right off the bat, and she usually avoids such concrete descriptors. I agreed. My first impression was that this was past it's prime, fading, but I was wrong. This was dark and rich. Also found black cherry, spices, mushroom and earth. It grew on me.
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Absolutely gorgeous pinot. Lots of cherries and spice. Smooth and rich. I wish had more bottles. Went perfectly with some roasted chicken and ratatouille.
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(Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands & Rice-Spivak Vineyards) Group's #2 (my #1) – 66 pts; 3, 3, 3, 1 - medium dark red color with pale meniscus; silky textured, big ripe cherry, cherry rhubarb, black cherry, blackberry nose with depth; tasty, cherry and rhubarb pie, lower acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
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7/8/2022 - GuanYu Likes this wine: 92 Points
Complex, well integrated, and quite liquorish. Redcurrant, rain forest, coca-cola, guava, violet, cedar, white pepper, and a long sweet, fleshy finish. Still plenty of acidity and may continue to evolve for a few years.
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11/27/2015 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 88 Points
The wife noted dry erase marker right off the bat, and she usually avoids such concrete descriptors. I agreed. My first impression was that this was past it's prime, fading, but I was wrong. This was dark and rich. Also found black cherry, spices, mushroom and earth. It grew on me.
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7/12/2013 - jjtim Likes this wine: 94 Points
Gorgeous ripe and elegant fruit. Baking spices, strawberries, quince. The acid and minerality are cutting, and the finish is seamless
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9/9/2012 - zinfidel wrote: 90 Points
Good but losing a bit of fruit at this point. If you like the fruit driven style of Cali pinots, drink tnow.
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9/11/2011 - TimothyJames wrote: 93 Points
Absolutely gorgeous pinot. Lots of cherries and spice. Smooth and rich. I wish had more bottles. Went perfectly with some roasted chicken and ratatouille.
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