2003 Bouchaine Pinot Noir Carneros

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90 points

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  3/21/2007 - jmacky614 wrote:

  A bit of a surprise. I was expecting something almost undrinkable, but what I got was a pretty good inexpensive pinot.
  
  Popped and poured. The wine has a very translucent look in the glass. A bit different then the fuller density California pinots that I've been drinking. The nose reminded me of a Sea Smoke Botella from the same vintage (weird)....black cherry and earth. Taste was dominated by raspberry, to the point that I was starting to get a bit sick of it halfway thru my 2nd glass. As the finish quickly leaves you, you are left with a strong taste of pineapple.
  
  I still have about half a bottle left, that I will hopefully revisit the next day.
  
  Overall, this is not a wine I would buy again, but for the price point I thought it was quite good.

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  12/20/2005 - eszencia wrote:

  A slight brown tinge to the red reminiscent of something a bit more Burgundian – yet "thin" looking in color & texture. The nose was weak cherry & raspberry with a slight earthy smell. The most intensity came from the alcohol. The "thin" theme continued on the palate; weak fruit taste, balanced until the bitter finish. I would not buy this wine again, regardless of price.

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