Community Tasting Notes 57

• cos82 wrote: 87 points

  May 21, 2016 - Dark cherry with an earthy nose. Blackberry and earth on the palate. A little heavier and less complex than I would have liked. An ok wine.

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• golfwine wrote: 89 points

  February 25, 2016 - Thinking it might be a little past its prime, I was surprised when my first sip was met with some zingy acidity, along with the overt fruit that I've found to be characteristic of this producer. After about an hour or so, the Sta Rita Hills typical savoriness - wild mushroom and damp earth, along with that wet asphalt scent, shown through. However, the acidity is now turning tart and so, overpowering the virtuous characteristics and throwing it out of balance. Unique and enjoyable enough but clearly not deserving of anything more than an 89...and that might be generous, quite frankly.

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• daydrinker Likes this wine: 89 points

  January 2, 2015 - As soon as my brain was done thinking "Well, the cork is in good condition!" 2/9ths of it remains in the bottle. My fumbling about with the screw then lodged 3/18ths of it in the neck sideways. So I guess I was decanting! There are still a few bits of cork floating around but I'd rather that then straining through a coffee filter! The horror.
  
  My first glass is hitting the spot--has a bit of zip left in it yet acidity wise but the mouthfeel is on the whole a light and creamy one. Tannins very very light. Nose has a bit of nail polish remover but flavors are all blue fruit and a bit of spice. I'm sure Jeff will be annoyed there's cork in the wine but maybe that means I get the whole bottle.
  
  Jeff "It's been a while since we've had a good Pinot. This is really good."

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• prasm Likes this wine: 90 points

  October 2, 2014 - Consumed over two days (vacuvined), note from day 2. Nose: Medium expressiveness, raspberry, strawberry, red licorice, and red flowers. Palate: Medium bodied, lightly spiced sweet red fruit attack, nice mouth feel and balance, very well integrated right now. Finish: Medium length, dominated by raspberry, strawberry and a hint of cinnamon. My last of 3 bottles, consumed 2 years a part (2010, 2012, and 2014) - this experience is the best, if not at it's peak - then just past it - drink up!

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• cos82 wrote: 88 points

  September 25, 2014 - Black cherry in color. Nose of blue fruits. A big atypical Pinot for my palate. Some blackberry fruit overshadowed by earth and minerals. A bit rough. Maybe it needs more time, but I doubt it. Ok, but just not what, I'm looking for.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Foley Estates
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Rancho Santa Rosa
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
• UPC Code 645600001509

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• In Cellars 138 (23%)
• Consumed 467 (77%)

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