Community Tasting Notes 15

• ParisWino wrote: 89 points

  August 17, 2023 - Fairly typical if rather big-boned Sta. Rita Hills pinot noir, which at 11 years of age is not yet over the hill. I don't recall buying this bottle, but somehow it's not surprising that it's made by Tensley ... like their syrah, this is a fruit-forward yet structured wine that's reasonable value for those looking for this style. It's not the last or even first word in subtlety or restraint, but it does offer ample aromas and flavors of black cherry and lavender soap.

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• Raddle Likes this wine: 94 points

  February 14, 2019 - Classic cherry flavor

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• Mossrose wrote: 94 points

  May 22, 2018 - Relatively rare for a Pinot Noir, opaque with an inch pour. Richly perfumed black cherry, blackberry, and lavender. Enters the mouth supremely juicy, lushly textured, refreshingly acidic, and deliciously fruity. The swallow exposes an undertow of drying tannin. Wonderful straight from the just opened bottle.

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• ISOPinot Likes this wine: 86 points

  November 30, 2017 - Garnet to crimson, medium legs. Aromas of cranberry, cherry, light toast, clove and cinnamon; on the palate, cranberry and spices are more distinct. Medium body, linear texture, medium to a bit longer finish. Acidity is medium, with noticeable fruit tannins and less pronounced wood tannins. A balanced, varietally correct Pinot Noir. Enjoyable. At $25, though, QPR is clearly below average. Drink now or within 1 year.

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• jackaroo Likes this wine: 92 points

  October 31, 2017 - A ready to drink full bodied Pinot Noir. Would go well with any richly flavored dish.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2012
• Type Red
• Producer Lea (Tensley)
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Sta. Rita Hills

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• In Cellars 46 (27%)
• Consumed 124 (73%)

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