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2005 Dain Wines Pinot Noir Rebel Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard

Pinot Noir

  • USA
  • California
  • Central Coast
  • Santa Maria Valley
Drink between 2008 - 2013 (Edit)
CT90.6 27 reviews
Label borrowed from 2004
2004

Community Tasting Notes 23

  • jasonh wrote:

    May 18, 2016 - Drinking well.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Burghound

  • By Allen Meadows
    4th Quarter, 2007, Issue #28 (link)

    (Dain Wines Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros Red) Subscribe to see review text.

Vinous

  • 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.

RJonWine.com

  • 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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