2011 Occidental Pinot Noir Cuvée Catherine Occidental Station
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
Community Tasting Note
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Spookey wrote: flawed
May 27, 2015 - Carbonation. Bummer. Purchased off winebid.
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7 Comments
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BuzzzzOff commented:
5/27/15, 6:31 PM - Very sad as it truly is a stunner. Needs several hours of breathing prior to sipping and definitely can lay down for quite a few more years.
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StraightnoChaser commented:
5/28/15, 8:58 PM - Second mention I've seen of flawed wine purchased from Winebid recently.
I hope it's not a common issue -
BuzzzzOff commented:
5/29/15, 12:03 AM - We do not know winebid. Things happen :-(
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DarinC commented:
6/1/15, 4:58 PM - Did you purchase it in April for around $75ish before commission? I bought one and hope it's not flawed, too!
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Spookey commented:
6/23/15, 2:12 PM - Darin C. Yes. I purchased in April for $75. I have another bottle from the same batch. Plan to try in soon. I'll let you know if it has the same flaw. Hope yours turns out well.
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Spookey commented:
6/23/15, 2:20 PM - Buzzoff: I heard great things about this one. I have another bottle and a bottle of the 2011 Elizabeth. Hopefully lightning won't strike twice.
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BuzzzzOff commented:
6/23/15, 5:41 PM - Avoid umbrellas and trees...lightning only strikes twice in the same place if you encourage it ;-). We still have several bottles that will be going to sleep for a few more years...if we can keep our hands off :-(