Community Tasting Notes 13

• fingers wrote: 85 points

  October 30, 2021 - An interesting wine and looking at prior comments, I can see why there are both likers and haters for this. It is the most New World/Cali type of expression from Ed Kurtzman that I’ve ever tried. A bit candied and ripe with higher-than-usual (for a Sandler) oak influence and high abv. There’s also a good splash of acidity to save it from being a completely concocted, mass-produced style disappointment. But over the three hours open, the alcohol did start to take over and burn up the palate. Having said that, the pleasing red-fruited nature will appeal to many. Perhaps those with an affinity for Aussie Shiraz.
  5+11+12+7= 85

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• bound4er Likes this wine:

  October 8, 2021 - 100% pure Sandler goodness. Plenty of fruit with deft balance. Won't ever be mistaken for Cru Burgundy but I guess that's the point of Cali Pinot.

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• PSUSteve wrote: 91 points

  December 12, 2020 - PnP. Yes this is a bigger, bolder Pinot that, even though is lacks complexity, is very enjoyable.

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• WineGold wrote: 90 points

  August 13, 2020 - Great value as always from Sandler. A bit on the bigger, bolder more extracted side compared to some of the other Pinot offerings from here. Still, very enjoyable and no arguing with the QPR!

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• Rich S Does not like this wine:

  July 29, 2020 - Tasted a sip and really did not enjoy it. Overpowering amount of sweet oak flavor.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2017
• Type Red
• Producer Sandler Wine Company
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Cortada Alta Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands

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• Pending Delivery 3 (2%)
• In Cellars 40 (30%)
• Consumed 92 (68%)

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