On a bit of a decline but still drinking really well with plenty of fruit still present. A truly beautiful Pinot Opened a couple of hours and then decanted immediately before drinking, which worked out well.
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Past peak. On night 1, was enjoyable. The fruit has faded and so the wine feels less round and plush. Tertiary flavors are there but in balance. On night 2, the wine had a funk that I found to be very unpleasant and so I poured the wine out.
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Cork crumbled on opening, although I attribute that partially to user error. Splash decanted, and first sip was immediately and spectacularly delicious. Deep dark blackberry and boysenberry and black fruit that is borderline rotten in the best way possible. Forrest floor, stewed rhubarb, and tangy mushrooms. Finish goes on and on. This to me is everything I love in an older pinot.
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Pulled from the cellar after being drilled by the dentist for a new crown-ouch. Nose of plum, forest floor, Canadian bacon, mushroom, touch of leather and cedar, same on the palate, medium body, mouth filling fruit, rich, tasty, slightly old, long flavorful finish.
Crimson in color. 14.2% ABV. Sublime nose of bing cherries, cloves, nutmeg and forest floor. Medium body with bright acidity. The fruit here is elegant yet delicate. Cherries, cranberries, citrus and baking spices on the palate. The finish leaves you wanting more. Breathtaking Pinot Noir that has aged absolutely beautifully. Russian River at it's finest. Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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8/27/2023 - Nothung Likes this wine: 92 Points
On a bit of a decline but still drinking really well with plenty of fruit still present. A truly beautiful Pinot Opened a couple of hours and then decanted immediately before drinking, which worked out well.
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12/11/2020 - Rhwinetracker wrote:
Past peak. On night 1, was enjoyable. The fruit has faded and so the wine feels less round and plush. Tertiary flavors are there but in balance. On night 2, the wine had a funk that I found to be very unpleasant and so I poured the wine out.
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3/10/2020 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 94 Points
Cork crumbled on opening, although I attribute that partially to user error. Splash decanted, and first sip was immediately and spectacularly delicious. Deep dark blackberry and boysenberry and black fruit that is borderline rotten in the best way possible. Forrest floor, stewed rhubarb, and tangy mushrooms. Finish goes on and on. This to me is everything I love in an older pinot.
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1/6/2017 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pulled from the cellar after being drilled by the dentist for a new crown-ouch. Nose of plum, forest floor, Canadian bacon, mushroom, touch of leather and cedar, same on the palate, medium body, mouth filling fruit, rich, tasty, slightly old, long flavorful finish.
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3/21/2016 - tomlee wrote: 93 Points
Crimson in color. 14.2% ABV. Sublime nose of bing cherries, cloves, nutmeg and forest floor. Medium body with bright acidity. The fruit here is elegant yet delicate. Cherries, cranberries, citrus and baking spices on the palate. The finish leaves you wanting more. Breathtaking Pinot Noir that has aged absolutely beautifully. Russian River at it's finest. Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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