Community Tasting Notes 37

• tomlee wrote: 95 points

  April 7, 2023 - Crimson in color. 14.9% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, cloves and flowers. Medium body with exquisite acidity. An abundance of lush fruits on display. Black cherry, cranberry, cola and baking spices on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Breathtaking Pinot Noir that is aging brilliantly. The challenging 2011 vintage was a complete success for the Dehlinger Pinot Noir lineup. Best over the next 3-4 years.

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• bgriffi1 wrote: 90 points

  February 25, 2022 - Very nice with plenty of life left. Fruit there but more subdued now.

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• tomlee wrote: 96 points

  January 3, 2022 - Light red in color. 14.9% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, cloves, baking spices and forest floor. Medium body with perfect acidity. Light, racy and exceptionally elegant. Great balance. Cherry, cranberry, strawberry and a hint of earth on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Stunning Pinot Noir from what most considered a below average vintage. Absolutely breathtaking. Best over the next 2-3 years.

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• plitton wrote: 96 points

  July 8, 2021 - Smooth on the palate. Nothing offensive. Velvety tannins. Cherry cola on the nose. It’s in a great place but the tannins won’t take it too much longer.

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• SchlaepDog Likes this wine: 91 points

  June 19, 2021 - The wine is still quite dark purple with a nice bouquet of floral, herb, and forest red fruit. Baking spices also emerge for more intrigue.
  
  It took a couple hours to come together, but finally the cedar oak blended nicely with the red fruit and garden herb flavors. Finish is medium long and silky, although there is a slight bell pepper note on the back end.
  
  Certainly in the mature zone, but this bottle showed no signs of being over the hill any time soon. Decant recommended, drink now- 2025.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type Red
• Producer Dehlinger
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Altamont
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

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• Pending Delivery 14 (2%)
• In Cellars 268 (30%)
• Consumed 621 (69%)

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