2012 Cirq Pinot Noir TreeHouse
Community Tasting Note
csimm wrote:
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - Much more elevated and complex compared to tasting this a year ago. After about two hours in the decanter, this was pumping out very enthralling flavors of red and purple berry fruit, deep black cherry, black raspberry, red and purple plum, wild blueberry, and wonderful underbrush and evergreen notes that beuatifully cut the core fruit. Also, bits of cedar, wet slate, earth, and cola (like a cross between RC cola and Boylan black cherry soda). The slightest touch of caraway seed as well.
A unique and special wine. Actually a wine I was a little reluctant to like, as I was almost hoping this would fall short and convince me not to go for my 2013 allocation coming up soon. However, this wine did not disappoint, and now my wallet is going to be a little mad at me this summer! The 2013 is going to be offered at $125 a pop. Almost insulting really, but I'll likely bite after having this 2012. Grrrrrr.
It is indeed one of the most unique Pinots I have tried recently. Nothing like a KB Pinot (thankfully), as the Cirq is in a class way above any KB Pinot. Recommended for sure.
95+ points. I will try to wait 6-12 months until the next round. If opening now, I recommend decanting for a few hours.
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