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Manage Subscriptions2005 Dain Wines Pinot Noir Rebel Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
Community Tasting Notes 23
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jasonh wrote:
May 18, 2016 - Drinking well.
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NotNYC wrote: 84 points
June 25, 2012 - Good not great. No real wow here. Perhaps attributed to age?
Recall these Dains as far more vibrant, fruity and flavorful.
Alas not wines for the ages.
Still nice tho -
texaswinelover wrote: 91 points
October 22, 2011 - Quite nice. Red cherry, hint of Cali funk, touch of spice. Smooth tannins.
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BonnieM wrote:
July 11, 2011 - Black currant nose, slight tartness, ripe black fruits and a hint of chocolate. We will miss Dain's wines. He made such nice ones.
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gutt22 wrote:
December 21, 2010 - 13.9% alcohol. Dark red color. Nose betrays a riper wine than the alcohol would indicate. Dark berry, slight funk, and distinct earthiness on the nose. A very pleasant, ripe fruit character to the bouquet. In the mouth, lovely texture, with a blackberry fruit, minerals, a bit of apple skin, and earthy spice notes. The acidity has resolved nicely but still retains some bite. Long finish is lovely. Drinking beautifully now. A-
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By Allen Meadows
4th Quarter, 2007, Issue #28 (link)(Dain Wines Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132 (link)(Dain Wines Pinot Noir "Rebel" Rancho Ontiveros Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
7/1/2007 (link) 92 points(Dain Wines Pinot Noir Rebel Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard) ripe plum
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Dain Wines
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Rebel
- Vineyard Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 38 (22%)
- Consumed 133 (77%)
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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