Community Tasting Notes 3

• timewithwine wrote:

  January 1, 2016 - Sometimes when the quarter shipment of a wine club arrives, the reaction is more of a “meh” instead of an “oh, boy!” The arrival of this wine a couple of years back was definitely a “meh” moment. Down to the cellar it went, relegated a the back of bin, behind other wines and left until one of those days came along where I’m struck with, “oh, might as well drink this, I guess” sort of moment. New Year’s Day was that sort of day. The nose is rich with ground cloves, teaberry, black cherry and even a little violet. The flavors track the bouquet precisely and fully. The deep color suggests an opulence that frankly, I just didn’t expect. For a blended wine at the $20 price point (wine club price), this wine delivers. This is a pleasant surprise. Not a grain of sediment. 13.8% alc. With ham, cheeses and salumi. Recommended.

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• Minnesota wrote: 90 points

  June 11, 2015 - Lovely. Classic Sta. Rita hills fruit with notes of cherry, raspberry, vanillin, soft tannins. Unctuous mouthfeel, respectably long finish. Pleasure to drink.

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• Prinsen wrote: 89 points

  June 14, 2013 - Very good pinot noir with a good balance and complexity. Bitter in the palate which I love when a pinot has been made in the right way!
  

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type Red
• Producer Ampelos
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
• UPC Code 000009461949

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• In Cellars 17 (20%)
• Consumed 69 (80%)

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