2008 Davis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseshoe Bend

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  1/5/2019 - cellarkitty Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Nose burning pepper not experienced since I over gulped a 6.5 ounce coke as a five year old - I like it! Probably waited a bit too long on this one, though perhaps time added a little complexity missing in earlier tastings I saw. A venerable 11 year old with decent body and good long finish. Unexpected in every way which is a nice departure.

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  8/28/2017 - Mscruggs Likes this wine: 91 Points

  This wine continues to show well and I think the drinking window is still another couple of years.

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  10/17/2013 - Edclr wrote: 86 Points

  My last of 3 bottles, and apparently did not have the time or inclination to make a note on the other 2. This is a very tutti fruitti pinot. While it has decent length, nice mouthfeel, and very bright fruit, its not what one wants in a pinot based wine. No acidity, very flabby, good party wine for sipping. Had it against a 2010 Penner Ash Pinot, which had great tension along with good fruit and good finish. Very striking contrast.

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  5/29/2013 - chukon99 wrote: 86 Points

  Very ripe with candied red fruits in the foreground. Despite this, the wine is very light in both appearance and mouthfeel. There is a little spice (nutmeg, allspice) lurking beneath the fruit, but it definitely isn't pronounced. It almost has a Dr. Pepper quality to it. Truth be told, this seems a bit simplistic and one-dimensional compared to other Davis Family wines I've had. Noticeable heat on the finish, but it didn't detract much from the overall experience. Good bottle if you like the ultra-ripe style, but not a great value.

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  2/24/2013 - BlackIce wrote: 90 Points

  Davis Family Vineyards make consistently good PN. Bought this on Woot along with other PN designations. This has the classic PN nose (fruit with some earthiness and a bit of rubber band smell). Taste is similar to the nose. A bit of spiciness. Delightful!

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