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2003 Chamisal Vineyards Pinot Noir Califa
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Edna Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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MindMuse wrote: 75 points
October 28, 2011 - Dark brick ruby. Toasted herb, a little nutmeg, hoisin bouquet. The body is medium. There is considerable acid present, but it's acting more as a preservative than imparting any drive. Faded fruit, some chalky minerality, walnut. No grace in its aging.
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La Cave d'Argent wrote: 85 points
December 4, 2009 - Deep ruby. Quite intense initial nose of assorted spices (black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon) and black cherry. Full-bodied on the palate, with low-to-medium acidity and medium ripe tannins. The flavors are initially spice-dominated like the nose. After 90 minutes in the glass, the spice simmers down on the nose and palate, allowing more black cherry to appear. Medium, fairly smooth finish. Quite drinkable, but not particularly varietally correct. Drink now-12/13.
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cadamson wrote: 85 points
October 16, 2009 - Thought I stocked my cellar a few years back with a handful of 2004's, which I really had enjoyed. Pulled this out, and it turned out to be a 2003 -- which I certainly had not bought intentionally. Oops. And, this is no way came close to the 2004 in quality. Strong up front fruit, almost jammy, but alcohol was to prominent, short finish and not much else going for it.
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cvvhrn wrote: 84 points
November 4, 2008 - Tasted again with consistent notes from the 5/4/2008: Hints of cherries and smoke on the nose with cedar and chocolate on the palate. fair finish
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cvvhrn wrote: 84 points
May 4, 2008 - Hints of cherries and smoke on the nose with cedar and chocolate on the palate. fair finish
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Chamisal Vineyards
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Califa
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Edna Valley
- UPC Code 857885000119
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 44 (39%)
- Consumed 68 (61%)
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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