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2011 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 39
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peternelson Likes this wine: 92 points
July 23, 2023 - Really nice, ruby red, more popping red cherry than brooding black cherry (the Rhys); on the slightly more ripe/alcoholic style than Rhys, but excellent character, really went well with the coconut curry meat dish. at Best in the Park BBQ. EWG
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 95 points
May 28, 2023 - Retail $50 What can I say? Another fantastic bottle that is holding up incredibly well. What a magnificent vineyard from which Wes Hagen crafted some unbelievable wines. 95 Points.
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 96 points
December 30, 2022 - Retail $50. Agglomerated stopper. Over my notes that cross a dozen vintages and at least as many years, I have repeated my adoration for both the Clos Pepe Estate Winery and the vineyard itself. I have also expressed my dismay over the demise of the former which occurred almost a decade ago. I realize with every bottle I open, I am a step closer to never having the opportunity to savor the wine again, but allowing the wine to expire without being admired is certainly the bigger crime. Based on my notes, I loved the last bottle of this 2011, but this iteration might even be better. Lovely, albeit delicately subtle, cherry with just a hint of earth and a touch of red rose petal on the nose. The palate is pure Clos Pepe: rich yet sublime, tart yet sweet, complex yet joyous. To me, Clos Pepe will always be at or near the apex of Central Coast Pinot and this only confirms that stance.
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valecnik Likes this wine: 92 points
August 10, 2022 - Velvety mouthfeel, succulent cherry fruit, and a lovely elegance. Only drawback is it lacks a bit of acidity. Not the masterpiece that the '09 is, but eminently drinkable and still excellent.
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valecnik Likes this wine: 92 points
May 29, 2021 - Tasted against the '09 and the '05. This was clearly the most youthful of the bunch, with a zingy edge, more primary fruit, and oaky mocha notes.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Clos Pepe Estate
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
- UPC Codes 790000101219, 851224000471
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 260 (36%)
- Consumed 465 (64%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerClos Pepe Estate
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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