fruity nose from the bottle on opening. full body fruit and spice as you would expect from a good pinot. slight astringency on first taste but quickly mellowed. somewhat complex, with some extended finish, but it doesn't last very long. Nice overall.
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Decanted for an hour prior to drinking. Color was light purple, almost like a deep Rose'. Nose was mostly strawberries. I had this wine about 1 year earlier and recall more fruit forwardness, but this is to be expected since the wine is becoming more integrated and softening. The palate was interesting, got a firm spiciness which was pleasant. Long, lingering finish that was rather bold (again the spiciness). Interesting wine. I have one more bottle of 2006 and also a 2005. Will be interesting to see how those bottles show.
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3/6/2016 - jnpterry Likes this wine: 89 Points
fruity nose from the bottle on opening. full body fruit and spice as you would expect from a good pinot. slight astringency on first taste but quickly mellowed. somewhat complex, with some extended finish, but it doesn't last very long. Nice overall.
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12/25/2012 - Freerebel wrote: 89 Points
- Crimsom color - Strawberry fruit forward, medium body, mid palate spice/pepper, nicely layered
Very nice Pinot - still drinks very well
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10/17/2010 - rodsjuice wrote: 87 Points
Very nice Pinot and our last bottle. 50,5,12,15,5=87
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8/31/2010 - kbhiggins wrote: 86 Points
The strawberry notes were very strong. Kind of forgot that it was a pinot. Remembered this as being better at the winery.
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6/18/2010 - rodsjuice wrote: 87 Points
Decanted for an hour prior to drinking. Color was light purple, almost like a deep Rose'. Nose was mostly strawberries. I had this wine about 1 year earlier and recall more fruit forwardness, but this is to be expected since the wine is becoming more integrated and softening. The palate was interesting, got a firm spiciness which was pleasant. Long, lingering finish that was rather bold (again the spiciness). Interesting wine. I have one more bottle of 2006 and also a 2005. Will be interesting to see how those bottles show.
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