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2006 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 58
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rogerr Likes this wine: 94 points
April 1, 2023 - Agree with recent note by THE DRUNKEN CYCLIST. Singing right now and wind is in prime shape. Can go for years more. Too bad this maker is no longer together. Wish I had more.
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Lipsman wrote: 88 points
July 29, 2022 - Drinking smooth with dark strawberries and a hint of cherry. Then an exaggerated sweetness and a hot alcoholic finish.
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 96 points
May 1, 2022 - Retail $50. Under cork. After sipping this glorious bottle over the course of several hours and after reading many of the notes here on Cellar Tracker, I have come to the following elevation: Either those rating Clos Pepe wines need to wait a bi longer before popping a CP cork, or they are in serious need of altering their medication(s). Why? This wine is stellar. This is my last bottle of 2006 and the oldest bottle of Clos Pepe in my possession, which caused considerable angst. But. It did not disappoint, even slightly. Rich, unctuous, layered, and with considerable (and yet, at the same time, reserved) fruit. Holy cow. Sure, on the palate, said fruit is more reserved, but holy mother of Jesus is this good. The balance is impeccable between the fruit, the tartness, the spice, the tannins. Yowza. Hold on to your Clos Pepe, I implore you.
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peternelson wrote: 90 points
October 28, 2018 - This was a little weak in the mid, good fruit, but simple. Still fresh and good though. The 2006 and 2008 were less good.
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onthenose Likes this wine: 90 points
August 25, 2018 - This had some alcohol heat. Nose of blackberry and leather. Fruit is very big with notes of tart cherry and cranberry. Full mouthfeel with a long finish.
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By Allen Meadows
4th Quarter, 2008, Issue #32 (link)(Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/28/2011 (link) 91 points(Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir) Tart red fruit, red berry, herbal nose; tasty, Burgundian, tart red fruit, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points
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By Richard Jennings
8/23/2009 (link) 91 points(Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir) Nice tart cherry nose with depth; tart cherry palate with green notes and good grip; medium-plus finish 91+ pts.
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By Richard Jennings
6/28/2009 (link) 91 points(Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir) Mineral, tart red fruit, sous bois nose; tart red fruit, mineral palate with good structure and acidity; medium finish 91+ pts.
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By Richard Jennings
6/28/2008 (link) 86 points(Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir) Dark cherry color with clear meniscus; tight underripe, herbal nose; very tart red fruit, underripe, with some stems? and high acidity; medium finish (1/3 new oak)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Clos Pepe Estate
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 42 (8%)
- In Cellars 177 (32%)
- Consumed 340 (61%)
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- Wine2006 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir
- ProducerClos Pepe Estate
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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