2018 Black Kite Pinot Noir Kite's Rest

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 91.3 points

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  3/3/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Anderson Valley, Calif., 2018 Black Kite Pinot Noir Kite's Rest. Similar to previous note. Light-mid ruby, rim variation, viscous (14.5 alc.); strawberry, stemmy. light oak, red fruit nose; mid acids, mid tannins; some depth; long red fruit and wood finish. 16.5/91.

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  2/11/2024 - Rond Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Blueberry and dark cherry notes, with coffee and potting soil. Nicely balanced.

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  10/29/2023 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Anderson Valley, Calif., 2018 Black Kite Pinot Noir Kite's Rest ($42). Light-mid ruby, rim variation, viscous (14.5 alc.); red fruit, wood, spice, stemmy nose; mid+ acids; mid+ tannins; mid-full fruit; bigger style; long non-Pinot, hot, red fruit finish. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 others.

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  10/1/2023 - Rond Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Light purple in color. Notes of raspberry and steeped tea.

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  9/27/2021 - Rond Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Light ruby in color. Really nice balance between fruit (black cherry, strawberry) and earth (mushroom) notes. Medium acidity on the palate with a smooth, medium mouthfeel. I decanted this before serving, and it improved over time. Very enjoyable.

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