Holding up insanely well. Tons of dark cherry and really pretty lifted aromas that show only a little bit of age. Some heat or lack of acid makes mid palate weighty but finish lacks balance. Still going strong though for a 11 year old Cali PN.
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Dark purple garnet. Raspberry and spice nose. Palate of dusty raspberry, white pepper, cardamom and dried strawberry. Medium length finish of baking spice. Very enjoyable. This was my last bottle, but I suspect that this wine will easily drink well for at least 3-5 more years.
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(Drew McDougall Ranch Pinot Noir) #2; COLOR-dark; NOSE-tight; a little cherry; some burnt smoked bacon; big nose, but tight; very young; PALATE-this is outrageously young; the tannins are very aggressive and some heat is coming through in it's youth; but the fruit is extremely pure and delicious; almost chewy -- I want to eat this; this is very big New World Pinot (not Burgundy); lacks a little depth on the finish, but overall, this is a very substantial and enjoyable Pinot Noir; but massively young (at least 4-5 years away); has great potential; this has great structure; very well made Pinot; get on the mailing list; I'm giving this 92+ right now, but the score could score MUCH higher down the line and why I'm giving this a such a range; W&S-96; GV-92/95
11/8/2018 - I1bearup wrote: 91 Points
Holding up insanely well. Tons of dark cherry and really pretty lifted aromas that show only a little bit of age. Some heat or lack of acid makes mid palate weighty but finish lacks balance. Still going strong though for a 11 year old Cali PN.
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8/17/2014 - david-greenwald@comcast.net Likes this wine: 90 Points
I agree with everything everyone said about it and said the same things last night when I drank it with chicken. Good juice.
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11/11/2013 - mkmast wrote: 91 Points
Fairly dark in the glass. This wine opens up nicely in the glass. The fruit lingers on the palate for a long finish. Very nice with roasted chicken.
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9/6/2013 - PSUSteve Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pop and pour. Nice red fruit and layered spice with some earth/mushroom on the back end.
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7/13/2012 - Boxster Guy wrote: 89 Points
Dark purple garnet. Raspberry and spice nose. Palate of dusty raspberry, white pepper, cardamom and dried strawberry. Medium length finish of baking spice. Very enjoyable. This was my last bottle, but I suspect that this wine will easily drink well for at least 3-5 more years.
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