On pop and pour this was an exciting wine, but very over the top. Great cherry cola classic new world flavor, but not well integrated. After two hours open (no decant), it was a whole new ballgame. No one would confuse it for a classic french burg, but it mellowed and came together beautifully. I would say to give this a two hour decant or wait a couple of years, but if you want a big bold cali pinot, don't skip the pop and pour. This is an excellent wine that is an excellent expression of new world characteristics done very well in a pinot. If you can get this at a discount, buy. I'm very glad I have more on the way.
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12/4/2013 - VTCellarDweller wrote: flawed
Vile. VA laced Brett bomb; dumped.
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6/9/2012 - jovino wrote: 92 Points
On pop and pour this was an exciting wine, but very over the top. Great cherry cola classic new world flavor, but not well integrated. After two hours open (no decant), it was a whole new ballgame. No one would confuse it for a classic french burg, but it mellowed and came together beautifully. I would say to give this a two hour decant or wait a couple of years, but if you want a big bold cali pinot, don't skip the pop and pour. This is an excellent wine that is an excellent expression of new world characteristics done very well in a pinot. If you can get this at a discount, buy. I'm very glad I have more on the way.
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5/12/2012 - Ilikadajuice wrote: 91 Points
Drank over 4 days. Consistent with other tastings. Beautiful fruit and lasting finish
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4/28/2012 - Ilikadajuice wrote: 91 Points
Still delicious! Great nose. Smooth mouthfeel. Medium finish that lingers.
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3/31/2012 - Ilikadajuice wrote: 91 Points
Muddy color. Wonderful nose of fruit, like strawberries and assorted berries. Medium mouthfeel with moderate finish that lingers. Very nice wine.
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