2007 Sand Hill Pinot Noir Durell Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  1/29/2022 - PIntag wrote: flawed

  This 2nd bottle from the auction purchase was not drinkable. Was bitter, sour, and dirty on the pop 'n pour and after airing overnight was not much better.

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  1/24/2022 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Also a recent auction purchase. I enjoyed this. Fuller bodied PN that is in its twilight but there is still some fruit here (dark cherry and plum) to go with the solid structure (some tannins, cola, and brown sugar). I'm guessing this will soon go from aged to old so drink up.

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  12/27/2021 - PIntag wrote:

  13.7% abv. Recent auction purchase.
  A little reductive on the pop 'n pour, and the aromas and flavors were a little unpleasant, so left it stoppered overnight. This cleared things up quite a bit.
  A little cloudy, which doesn't bother me at all and actually improves the mouthfeel for me in many cases, as I like the textural mouthfeel that this often gives and was so in this case as well.
  This looked and tasted "mature" - not really in a good way. Don't know what this tasted like in its youth, but I suspect it was better, as this was a touch sour and bitter. I'd imagine that this flavor profile character was not that noticeable with more youthful fruit present. Not terrible, but I chalk this up as a Cali Pinot that was just not meant to age. If scoring, 84 - 85.

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  11/21/2014 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 88 Points

  A savory fruity smokey version of an overthetop C-noir but with just (just) enough acids left to keep it lively and somewhat interesting. Medium bodied, interesting finish.
  
  At 7 years old this wine is not going to get any better so suggest you drink up now.

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  4/19/2014 - Malibu wino Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Ridiculously good wine for the money.

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