2015 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir Vista

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  6/10/2023 - bjamesclark wrote: 92 Points

  Mostly Dijon clone from the Estate vineyard in Eola-Amity AVA. Aged 16 months in French oak (60% new)
  Aromas show ripe raspberry, dark cherry, wild forest berry, pomegranate reduction, balsam oil, cedarwood, spice cake, floral pastilles, blood orange, herbs and forest floor.
  The palate shows good concentration. The use of new oak is apparent but not distracting. Grippy tannins and structured acidity come with flavors of dark cherry, pomegranate, framboise, wild berries, floral pastilles, baking spices, cola, blood orange, cedar, herbs and earth. The finish hangs on with intensity.

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  12/7/2022 - chatters wrote:

  First Wednesday Wine Club (Napoli in Bocca, Haberfield): "Served Blind.
  Jammy with a fair alcoholic heft, meaty notes, ripe red and black berries, cream, slight tomato leaf, vanilla. Chalky tannins, alcohol warmth translates to the palate as well, vanilla, a little red fruit, baked black fruits, all non-delineated, fairly anonymous.
  New World, not sure what varietal, guessing about 7-10 years old, it's a bit out of whack, possibly out of condition."

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