Medium ruby. On open, medium nose of cherry, herbs. With time, more subtle nose of musk, raspberries. Light-medium body though building heft with air, low chewy tannins, medium+ acidity. Red fruits and herbs continue on the palate, with slight bitterness (lemon rind). Medium finish. Surprisingly lively for its age.
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Better than expected. Cakebread is not known for their Pinot and most of the fruit for this one comes from Carneros. Nice bright fruit with depth and character. Worth every penny. Cherry with soft bing cherry notes coupled with the roundness of boysenberry.
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11/4/2010 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 86 Points
Medium ruby. On open, medium nose of cherry, herbs. With time, more subtle nose of musk, raspberries. Light-medium body though building heft with air, low chewy tannins, medium+ acidity. Red fruits and herbs continue on the palate, with slight bitterness (lemon rind). Medium finish. Surprisingly lively for its age.
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9/6/2009 - mtb wrote: 90 Points
Sad to be done with these Cakebread Pinot Noirs
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11/24/2008 - cmack wrote: 94 Points
Superb, smooth and a little hint of jam. Fruit is opening up nicely, little to no tanins.
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12/10/2006 - Mike Kearn wrote: 92 Points
Better than expected. Cakebread is not known for their Pinot and most of the fruit for this one comes from Carneros. Nice bright fruit with depth and character. Worth every penny. Cherry with soft bing cherry notes coupled with the roundness of boysenberry.
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10/1/2006 - TEDL wrote: 84 Points
Consumed with a fish dish. Not bad but not outstanding either.
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