Originally purchased three bottles back in '08 and distinctly remember this pinot was very young, a little too acidic and had the potential for cellaring. Five years later...Nailed it! Paired with a a pre-Thanksgiving trial dinner, we decanted the wine for 45 minutes to an hour and it was a true joy. All aspects of the wine were in complete balance. We could not believe we were drinking a $40 pinot. Hints of earth, plum, strawberry and cola all subtle, no particular component came to the forefront; again all very well balanced. The acid has subsided to an absolutely perfect level yielding a wine that married really well with food. We're excited to have the last bottle for Thanksgiving. If you are holding this vintage, I would drink it soon and do not hold longer than 2014.
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Medium garnet color. Limited nose but plenty of light, bright, red fruit on the palate. Well balanced with some earth, nutmeg and spice on the finish. Too bad this was the last bottle of he vintage.
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Nice, clear, medium red in the glass. Light red fruit, cherry and strawberry on the nose. Some earth, spice and moch on the palate. Full bodied with a touch of acidity. This is my preferred style of Pinot Noir. Went nicely with strawberries, aged gouda, cheddar and assorted crackers.
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12/4/2020 - RedorDead Likes this wine: 88 Points
Past it’s time.
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11/10/2013 - Drmarg Likes this wine: 92 Points
Originally purchased three bottles back in '08 and distinctly remember this pinot was very young, a little too acidic and had the potential for cellaring. Five years later...Nailed it! Paired with a a pre-Thanksgiving trial dinner, we decanted the wine for 45 minutes to an hour and it was a true joy. All aspects of the wine were in complete balance. We could not believe we were drinking a $40 pinot. Hints of earth, plum, strawberry and cola all subtle, no particular component came to the forefront; again all very well balanced. The acid has subsided to an absolutely perfect level yielding a wine that married really well with food. We're excited to have the last bottle for Thanksgiving. If you are holding this vintage, I would drink it soon and do not hold longer than 2014.
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11/21/2012 - wconnolly wrote: 88 Points
Medium garnet color. Limited nose but plenty of light, bright, red fruit on the palate. Well balanced with some earth, nutmeg and spice on the finish. Too bad this was the last bottle of he vintage.
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4/4/2012 - wconnolly wrote: 86 Points
Nice, clear, medium red in the glass. Light red fruit, cherry and strawberry on the nose. Some earth, spice and moch on the palate. Full bodied with a touch of acidity. This is my preferred style of Pinot Noir. Went nicely with strawberries, aged gouda, cheddar and assorted crackers.
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1/14/2012 - wconnolly wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied, easy drinking Pinot Noir. Fruit is evident but this is an example of the school of more earthy and spicy CA pinot.
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