Community Tasting Notes 11

• Mark V Likes this wine: 89 points

  September 8, 2018 - One of the better pinots I’ve tasted

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• MJobes Likes this wine: 90 points

  February 11, 2018 - Yep, it’s a THIRTEEN year old Pinot Noir! Spicy in the nose with a bit of that Carneros AVA “funk” (which I love). Good fruit and acidity and bright red fruit. I’ve got five more of these, so I’m glad it’s drinking well.

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• steveabb wrote: 90 points

  August 6, 2011 - This wine is in wonderful shape right now. A good deal of funk on the cork when first opened, but 90 minutes in the decanter has more than taken care of that problem. Good acidity and balance, with plenty of aromatic red fruit still remaining. Surprisingly long finish. Although the Chardonnay we have open right now pairs a bit more perfectly with ahi tuna and cilantro aioli, this Pinot Noir pairs very well also. The only bad news is that I am down to my last bottle of this but thankfully, there are plenty of nice Pinot Noirs still camped out in the cellar. :-)

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• jsmd wrote: 91 points

  June 8, 2011 - Lovely Pinot. A mouth full of red fruit with soft well integrated tannins. Recommended.

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• Dillo wrote: 90 points

  December 31, 2010 - Delicious way to end 2010... Strikingly similar notes to those I wrote in 2008. Only difference now is slightly more developed nose, still showing fragrant red fruits, but the vanilla & cedar notes have integrated much better now and have really smoothed out. This is drinking great right now, but could still age well for another few years.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Domaine Carneros
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation The Famous Gate
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa / Sonoma
• Appellation Carneros
• UPC Code 084692449606

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• In Cellars 102 (48%)
• Consumed 110 (52%)

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