This is my last bottle; I'm going to miss this wine! Aging well - all of its youthful bubblegum and big fruit have faded away and left a very elegant Pinot. On the negative side, the alcohol is showing, as is the oak. Neither holds this back too much, though, and it's still delicious.
2005 Styring Vineyards Pinot Noir Signature 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
This is my last bottle; I'm going to miss this wine! Aging well - all of its youthful bubblegum and big fruit have faded away and left a very elegant Pinot. On the negative side, the alcohol is showing, as is the oak. Neither holds this back too much, though, and it's still delicious.
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2007 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Slightly candied on the nose, with red cherries. Decent structure. Easy-drinking, slightly lean (even at 14.5%). Good acid, fruit-forward. $40
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2007 Domaine Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Shyish nose, darker. Smooth. Hot, at 15% alcohol. Chocolate, almost Zin- or Port-like. Decent structure, though. $46
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2007 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée La Cote Ronde 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
High-toned nose, interesting. Good structure. Slightly stemmy. Old-world style, very unlike most of the '07s I've had, even at 14.5%. Not ready. $60
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2006 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Beautiful nose, high-toned red cherry. Smooth and juicy. Elegant. Good structure, black fruit.
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2007 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Talcy grandma nose. Smooth, talc, easy-drinking. Grape jelly. The second bottle was funkier and almost bretty.
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2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Great nose, dark. Olives, garrigue, slightly green. Very representative, and right where I like my CdP. Good structure, long.
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