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2017 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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dutchmark wrote: 89 points
November 21, 2023 - Not as bad as prior reviews, yes the fruit is prominent but it is not cooked. A lot of plum notes on finish. Could be better, could be worse. Little tannins and acidity limit this wine but the fruit is clean and not jammy
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Deutsch Does not like this wine: 80 points
September 4, 2020 - I once enjoyed AP Vin as an affordable alternative to the more expensive Sonoma Pinots. But the last several bottles have been total over-ripened fruit bombs. They resemble a dessert wine more than a pinot.
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jmcmchi Likes this wine: 90 points
August 31, 2019 - Dark density in glass continues to nose - cherries and spice
On palate medium body, lovely acidity would probably be a little too much for drinking alone, totally consistent with nose
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La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 points
March 13, 2019 - Sadly, 2017 is the last vintage for Andrew Vingiello and his A.P. Vin label. The '17 Clos Pepe offers a bouquet of Bing cherries, dark plums, mulling spices and cocoa. Medium-bodied and somewhat sweet on the attack, it is very soft-textured by virtue of its low-to-medium acidity, seamless alcohol (14.2%), silky tannins and nicely integrated oak. Dense in the middle and medium in length on the back end, this is a pleasant Pinot that would benefit from a bit more acid. Drink now-2023.
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jrhonda160 Likes this wine: 90 points
January 23, 2019 - Wow, finally an AP that lives up to Wine Spectator's reviews. Not that greatest aroma. But it makes up for it in taste. Big fruit at first sip, gets your attention. More berries, especially raspberry finish. Clean, fresh, relaxing.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer A.P. Vin
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Clos Pepe Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (3%)
- In Cellars 59 (37%)
- Consumed 95 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
75% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerA.P. Vin
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardClos Pepe Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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