Candied red fruit and smoke on the nose, the latter reflecting the big fires that year. Was surprisingly light on the body, which is encouraging. No discernible smoke on the palate, but I was drinking on the colder side.
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This is an excellent, elegant example of what Anderson Valley can do with this varietal. Very polished. Medium body with cranberry and dark plum. Drink now and for 2-3 years. (No flaw found in this bottle)
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Bright red color with medium viscosity. Good to see a pinot you can see your fingers through. The nose is incredibly smoky, charcoal highlighting the bright red fruit. The palate is fresh and lively with gushing cranberry and cherry fruit, backed up by more smoke and toast. Good pinot froma producer I've loved for years.
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10/31/2013 - Texas Jerky wrote: 88 Points
Candied red fruit and smoke on the nose, the latter reflecting the big fires that year. Was surprisingly light on the body, which is encouraging. No discernible smoke on the palate, but I was drinking on the colder side.
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2/25/2012 - Henry Miller wrote: 91 Points
This is an excellent, elegant example of what Anderson Valley can do with this varietal. Very polished. Medium body with cranberry and dark plum. Drink now and for 2-3 years. (No flaw found in this bottle)
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2/6/2012 - omars Does not like this wine: 80 Points
very smokey to the point that I didn't enjoy any of the 6 bottles we purchased. Disappointing.
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10/16/2011 - soyhead wrote:
limited notes, enjoyed, and didnt find it smoke tainted in the slightest
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9/24/2011 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
Bright red color with medium viscosity. Good to see a pinot you can see your fingers through. The nose is incredibly smoky, charcoal highlighting the bright red fruit. The palate is fresh and lively with gushing cranberry and cherry fruit, backed up by more smoke and toast. Good pinot froma producer I've loved for years.
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