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2006 Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 116
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theharve wrote: 97 points
March 16, 2024 - 90 cork pulled, 92 after pored thru aerator, 97 after slow-oxed fro 2 hours. this needs more time and at a minimum should be decanted 2 hours prior to drinking. delicious.
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AllRed wrote: 94 points
November 26, 2022 - 4th Saturday Brown Bagger (J&L's): Blind. Deep ruby color with a light meniscus perhaps showing just a bit of age. Lovely bouquet featuring black cherry, nutmeg and game. Medium-bodied, with flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon, nutmeg and Asian spices. Long finish. Flat out gorgeous, and WOTF for the majority, if not all, tasters. Guessed Sonoma pinot but I didn't pick this out as our Kistler.
This was our penultimate bottle double decanted off its sediment about 90 minutes before the flight was poured. This is in a great spot and could have used a bit more time to open and breathe. I might suggest an hour decant or maybe pull the cork a few hours before service. Drink now-2026. -
Pixelm wrote: 95 points
November 5, 2022 - Amazing that this 16 year old is showing so well. Still lots of fruit - bramble strawberry blueberry even a little apple. Structured and layered but bright.
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markydb Likes this wine: 91 points
May 4, 2022 - Unexpectedly good-fine. Remarkably primary for 16 years, with only the hint of bricking starting at the edge. The nose is moving away from fruit towards floral/herbal. On the palate, there is depth & complexity with tannins that are still to be fully integrated. The finish is long and enjoyable. Congrats to Kistler for making a wine that is still on it’s way up at 16.
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sunalsorises wrote: 95 points
April 28, 2022 - Excellent.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2009, Issue #36 (link)(Kistler Vineyards Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Kistler Vineyards Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/30/2011 (link) 83 points(Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands) Group's #1 (my #6) – 55 pts; 7 firsts, 3 seconds, 3 thirds, 0 last places – dark ruby color; oak, tart raspberry, tart cherry, menthol nose; rich, tart cherry, tart raspberry palate; hot with a cliff finish, not aging well; short-medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Kistler
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Cuvée Elizabeth
- Vineyard Bodega Headlands
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 34 (1%)
- In Cellars 983 (40%)
- Consumed 1,461 (59%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 36 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma Coast
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