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2008 Kenneth-Crawford Pinot Noir Babcock Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
Label borrowed from 2009
Label borrowed from 2004
Community Tasting Notes 6
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bbakove wrote: 89 points
November 26, 2015 - Dense prune/purple color, clear at the edge. Nose presents aromas of dried blackberry & cherry, sandalwood and spice notes. Mouthfeel is moderately soft and viscous, with tannins reasonably well integrated and acids still providing decent structure for a moderately long finish. This wine is drinking well now, with pronounced flavors of dark vine berries, cacao, wood & spice notes, with leather & bubble gum on the decline. I know what you're thinking, but Brittney Spears this is not. Drink now.
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wineretriever wrote: 88 points
October 31, 2011 - Unlike the syrahs, this K-C wine was not held back by any heat. The alcohol and tannin added effervescence to the rich cherry flavors.
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cpsmith33 wrote: 89 points
August 8, 2011 - Los Olivos Tasting: Nice pinot fruit. Smooth with little tannin, can drink now. Not overly complex and a touch sweet but overall pleasing bottle.
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ksteiner wrote: 91 points
January 10, 2011 - Excellent and smooth.
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malper wrote:
January 10, 2010 - An amazing wine from great wine makers
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By Richard Jennings
2/28/2011 (link) 90 points(Kenneth-Crawford Pinot Noir Babcock Vineyard) Floral, roses, tart cherry nose; youthful, tart cherry, red fruit, roses, oak spice palate that needs about 2 years to integrate; medium-plus finish 90+ points (30 year old vines; 35% new French oak)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Kenneth-Crawford
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Babcock Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 20 (29%)
- Consumed 50 (71%)
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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