Surprised this isn’t vinegar, but somehow it’s survived the years. The fruit has a definite cooked warmth to it, but it’s still quite mellow and juicy, with a lightly tannic finish. Far from complex (if it ever was), but not dead by any means.
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This is one of my main stays. I don't look for super sophistication and structure when I buy this wine, but what I always get, is a good consistent Pinot Noir with a bright nose equally balanced with lovely juicy Fruits-of-the-Forrest on the tongue, a medium finish and a good all around wine with food for the family, a casual dinner party with friends or for drinking alone while relaxing in front of the TV. I always enjoy this wine!
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Some good fruit flavors (more w/ 15 minutes open) ... but a little abrasive on the finish ... at least for part of the bottle. Ok w. pasta. Probably better w/ tuna
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3/12/2024 - Robin & Emma wrote: 80 Points
Surprised this isn’t vinegar, but somehow it’s survived the years. The fruit has a definite cooked warmth to it, but it’s still quite mellow and juicy, with a lightly tannic finish. Far from complex (if it ever was), but not dead by any means.
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2/9/2009 - ComplexityQ wrote:
This is one of my main stays. I don't look for super sophistication and structure when I buy this wine, but what I always get, is a good consistent Pinot Noir with a bright nose equally balanced with lovely juicy Fruits-of-the-Forrest on the tongue, a medium finish and a good all around wine with food for the family, a casual dinner party with friends or for drinking alone while relaxing in front of the TV. I always enjoy this wine!
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8/9/2006 - TashNYC wrote: 88 Points
Some good fruit flavors (more w/ 15 minutes open) ... but a little abrasive on the finish ... at least for part of the bottle. Ok w. pasta. Probably better w/ tuna
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8/3/2006 - PC73 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Bright red in appearance.
Cranberry on the nose, lots of red berry.
Very discrete tannin but lots of acidity.
medium finish.
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3/23/2006 - pdoherty wrote: 89 Points
Solid NZ Pinot
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