This is a difficult wine to rate on a scale. It is rich, dark, heady, some exotic aromas of clove and black cherry. Yet it is maybe a little overdone with the toasted oak. Dave was experimenting about this time with his oak treatment, as I remember. Overall, though, this wine is a knockout, intense, savory and complex. I hope the fruit and complexity doesn't get completely overpowered by the oak and tobacco as it continues to evolve.
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12/31/2017 - WineAggregate Likes this wine: 90 Points
Rich, ripe, deep plum on the nose, luscious dark berries on the palate. Better than expected, given its age.
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10/31/2012 - TPV Wine Cellar wrote:
Good. Not great but good.
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4/1/2012 - summboss wrote:
End of it's prime but still light with plenty of nose and finish.
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11/15/2011 - WineAggregate Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a difficult wine to rate on a scale. It is rich, dark, heady, some exotic aromas of clove and black cherry. Yet it is maybe a little overdone with the toasted oak. Dave was experimenting about this time with his oak treatment, as I remember. Overall, though, this wine is a knockout, intense, savory and complex. I hope the fruit and complexity doesn't get completely overpowered by the oak and tobacco as it continues to evolve.
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2/18/2011 - WineAggregate Likes this wine: 91 Points
Heady, smoky, dark fruit aromas, very fragrant. Clean, dark cherry and spice on the palate. This is always one of my favorite pinots.
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