Community Tasting Notes 78

• AllRed wrote: 88 points

  February 25, 2018 - Popped and poured. Dusty garnet hue, showing a little age. Meaty overtones with dark pinot fruit underneath. Hint of baking spice in the finish. Getting a bit too long in the tooth perhaps...time to drink up.

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• timewithwine wrote:

  November 6, 2015 - Not a lot different from when I twisted one open in the first month of this year when I said, “The color is all cranberry; a deep, inviting cranberry. The nose is all about teaberry, crushed cranberry and smoke. But on the palate, the wine shows more complexity with notes of cherry, smoke, balsamic, cranberry, and something resin-like (perhaps rosemary).” The wine is a touch alcoholic and out of balance. Still plenty of life in this wine with years ahead of it. The fruit shows no sign of fading. 13.7% alc. With mustard crusted french pork roast and the Sheets and Smiley’s on the last weekend they live on Fallon. Recommended.

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• timewithwine wrote:

  January 24, 2015 - The color is all cranberry; a deep, inviting cranberry. The nose is all about teaberry, crushed cranberry and smoke. But on the palate, the wine shows more complexity with notes of cherry, smoke, balsamic, cranberry, and something resin-like (perhaps rosemary). At first the wine shows hot and out of balance, but with time, it smooths out. This is still a big wine with big tannins. But at 10 years, how much more time will it hold? No idea, but the fruit is still going strong. 13.7% alc. With balsamic glazed, seared pork chops under a blue cheese sauce (and a side of cranberry sauce). Recommended.

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• AllRed wrote: 93 points

  April 13, 2014 - Second Sunday Group: 2000 Bordeaux (R&D's): Gorgeous bouquet featuring red fruit, cherry, and a smoky bacon-like note. Red fruit and black raspberry, meaty and a hint of spice on the finish. Balanced, with plenty of fruit remaining; lovely finish. At peak IMO, should hold for a couple of years at this level. Drink now-2016.

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• dmitchell4 wrote: 85 points

  November 29, 2013 - Waited too long. The 2006 is still ok and drinking much better but time to during up.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Loring Wine Company
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Cargasacchi Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Sta. Rita Hills

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• In Cellars 118 (18%)
• Consumed 537 (82%)

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