Much darker than most 12-year-old Pinot; the black raspberry and blueberry flavors were dominant, and the moderate oak and alcohol (14%) stayed in the background throughout the evening. It paired really well with a classic turkey dinner, especially the mushroom gravy. I was very impressed by the freshness and staying power of this Sonoma Coast Pinot; it’s PNP at this point in its life but over-delivers in many ways.
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Amazingly complex. Probably one of the best Chasseur Pinots I have tasted, and have been purchasing for years. Still young, good fruit, earth. Balanced throughout with a long dark cherry finish combined with pleasant light tannins. Cellared correctly since release.
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Youthful, vibrant red fruits on nose. Not a hint of sulfur. Beautiful cherry, blue berry fruits, tiny bit of barnyard, tannin perfecto. Drink these up now or in the next couple years as the fruit could drop off and become single note wine. No reason to wait. Wonderful effort for Tif Joyce's tiny vineyard.
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11/22/2020 - Sanlucar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much darker than most 12-year-old Pinot; the black raspberry and blueberry flavors were dominant, and the moderate oak and alcohol (14%) stayed in the background throughout the evening. It paired really well with a classic turkey dinner, especially the mushroom gravy. I was very impressed by the freshness and staying power of this Sonoma Coast Pinot; it’s PNP at this point in its life but over-delivers in many ways.
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5/31/2017 - RR47 wrote: 92 Points
Amazingly complex. Probably one of the best Chasseur Pinots I have tasted, and have been purchasing for years. Still young, good fruit, earth. Balanced throughout with a long dark cherry finish combined with pleasant light tannins. Cellared correctly since release.
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4/30/2017 - drrobvino wrote:
Brought to a party, but didn't get to taste.
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9/12/2016 - Steve Brickley wrote: 93 Points
Youthful, vibrant red fruits on nose. Not a hint of sulfur. Beautiful cherry, blue berry fruits, tiny bit of barnyard, tannin perfecto. Drink these up now or in the next couple years as the fruit could drop off and become single note wine. No reason to wait. Wonderful effort for Tif Joyce's tiny vineyard.
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8/6/2016 - Winokdub wrote: 91 Points
Very solid Pinot. Great acidity and balance. Still somewhat youthful. Could go another few years for sure.
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