Dang, this is thankfully my last bottle, and this wine is likely at the end of life, slight notes of oxidation or sherry. Big fruit, not enough acidity, baking spice. This has all the problems that a 2009 chateauneuf-du-pape had last night, alcoholic, too much fruit, no acid, jammy. For a second, as it sat in glass, it did calm down, but you cannot deny that its closer to port than a pinot. Not scored.
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Well, at least I knew what I was getting into this time, as this bottle was consistent with one opened last May. Raisined, a bit alcoholic, fruity and sweet. A wine for the Wagner/Prisoner camp. Maybe not quite as bad as that, but definitely big sweet fruit and modern in style.
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3/28/2024 - galewskj wrote:
Dang, this is thankfully my last bottle, and this wine is likely at the end of life, slight notes of oxidation or sherry. Big fruit, not enough acidity, baking spice. This has all the problems that a 2009 chateauneuf-du-pape had last night, alcoholic, too much fruit, no acid, jammy. For a second, as it sat in glass, it did calm down, but you cannot deny that its closer to port than a pinot. Not scored.
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3/12/2024 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
A big ripe, slightly sweet pinot with a definite Sonoma profile of cola, cranberry and cherry.
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2/23/2024 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 90 Points
nice fruit, tastes like a PN should
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12/7/2023 - galewskj wrote:
Well, at least I knew what I was getting into this time, as this bottle was consistent with one opened last May. Raisined, a bit alcoholic, fruity and sweet. A wine for the Wagner/Prisoner camp. Maybe not quite as bad as that, but definitely big sweet fruit and modern in style.
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10/20/2023 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 91 Points
it's been a while, but the flavor profile is the same and I'm liking it!
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