Served at cellar temperature with a 30 minute decant. Initially a trifle oxidised with some Sherry notes, however this seemed to blow off or settle down with some time. Very faded nose but a little more structure on the palate with some light red cherries and cocoa powder. Firmly on the downswing, drink up if you still have any.
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P: Med body; LOVELY frt met by puckerish astringency which fairly seamlessly transitions into a LONG, BALANCED, slightly spicy finish with a tangy/swtness to the very, VERY fine tannins. Deserves/NEEDS into '20, then POSS at least approaching its 20th? 14.8% ABV; My EXC+. 92 pts Tanzer.
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Delicious pinot that seems to be just entering its drinking window - blueberry pie aromas, medium body with structure present and tannins resolving. On the palate, something slightly green/stemmy right at the front quickly fading to darker fruit and something earthy. The finish is somewhat short.
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Everyone that follows me knows my tradition on Thanksgiving: Drink 10 year old Pinot. Drank this next to their 2006 Reserve and was surprised at how equal this wine was to that which completely speaks to how well made Tom and Eva make all of their wines year after year. Granted there is not much of a price difference ($12.00) but when you say "Reserve" you expect more. But this was absolutely as good as their reserve. Not disappointed as I love everything I open from them. Always.
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7/24/2021 - bavaur wrote: 89 Points
Served at cellar temperature with a 30 minute decant. Initially a trifle oxidised with some Sherry notes, however this seemed to blow off or settle down with some time. Very faded nose but a little more structure on the palate with some light red cherries and cocoa powder. Firmly on the downswing, drink up if you still have any.
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8/31/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Friday Tasting Group; LOOKS Unthemed, but... (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Closed; Berries & smoke, rest tough to parse, but VARIETAL!
P: Med body; LOVELY frt met by puckerish astringency which fairly seamlessly transitions into a LONG, BALANCED, slightly spicy finish with a tangy/swtness to the very, VERY fine tannins. Deserves/NEEDS into '20, then POSS at least approaching its 20th? 14.8% ABV; My EXC+. 92 pts Tanzer.
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4/8/2018 - mats13 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious pinot that seems to be just entering its drinking window - blueberry pie aromas, medium body with structure present and tannins resolving. On the palate, something slightly green/stemmy right at the front quickly fading to darker fruit and something earthy. The finish is somewhat short.
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11/24/2016 - King of all vines wrote: 92 Points
Everyone that follows me knows my tradition on Thanksgiving: Drink 10 year old Pinot. Drank this next to their 2006 Reserve and was surprised at how equal this wine was to that which completely speaks to how well made Tom and Eva make all of their wines year after year. Granted there is not much of a price difference ($12.00) but when you say "Reserve" you expect more. But this was absolutely as good as their reserve. Not disappointed as I love everything I open from them. Always.
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10/12/2015 - Blcmdpa@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Still some great fruit, and but a bit hot on the nose & taste
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