Community Tasting Notes 18

• Papahype Likes this wine: 91 points

  May 18, 2015 - very nice lotd of fruit. great refreshing glass.

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• rickspicks wrote: 93 points

  August 2, 2014 - A very nice bottle of wine. Intense, complex nose of a variety of red fruits and berries, smoke/dust, earth and spice. Rich, ripe fruit with a full body and a lush texture. Not overdone, but based on the flavor profile, clearly from Sonoma/Russian River. Great balance and a long fruity, earthy, brambly finish. Based on this bottle, I have to believe it is at its peak right now. This could compete with the best California has to offer. I am raising my score from 92 for prior bottles to 93-94 for this bottle. It was really enjoyable - both with food and as a sipper.

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• CamoDave wrote: 92 points

  December 25, 2013 - - It's balanced with a medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Cocktailed Xmas Eve: Surprisingly good; smooth texture, not too fruity.

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• rickspicks wrote: 92 points

  October 24, 2013 - No notes, but this was terrific. Dark berry and earth with ripe, rich, deep flavors, but not overdone. Nice balance, good structure and grip, and a medium bodied, velvety texture. Totally enjoyable and delicious alone or with food.

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• cbkamp Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 5, 2013 - Cherry, strawberry, red licorice, rosemary, earth. Complex. Cherry, earth, and spice on the palate. Nice balance.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Arista Winery
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

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• Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
• In Cellars 51 (29%)
• Consumed 121 (70%)

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