Thought it would be well past its prime; it very much was not. Mellow, soft tannins, integrated beautifully with the ripe red fruit flavours one expects from Kenwood’s RRV offerings. Really glad we waited.
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Briary edged red that's sleek and trim, with lighter red fruit notes that glide effortlessly on the palate. Bright bing cherries fill the air, and an enticing rouge hue shines in the glass, as this wine offers both aromatic and visual temptation. Delicious ripe red raspberries, dominant Damson plum and red berries are expressive and charming. Elegant and lingering finish. This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a remarkable QPR at $10. New Year's Eve family dinner with baked ham. Drink now and over short term.
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There is a lot going on here for the price point. A step up from the grocery store offerings, this one is darker and a little more complex. I don't think it is ready yet, but almost. This one is not really built for age, it needs just a little more time. The reason I say this, is that pouring into the decanter, the nose was pretty closed. The first taste gives us some very dark fruit, but the acid is still on the tip of the tongue. I also think the oak is still slightly closed. But there is still lots to like. You can tell there was some whole cluster fermentation with a subtle, but noticeable hint of plum. There is some really fresh red raspberry, and cherry on the palate. There is some oak, but is not heavy duty new French, probably second and third year barrels. There is a nice hit of tannin on the roof of the mouth. Very nice integration of the alcohol. The finish is blueberry, with tannins.
I kept a glass in the decanter overnight, and it was worth it, raised the score at least a point. Today it was much more integrated. I was surprised how much the fruit turned toward plum. The oak woke up, and so did some of those cedar and cigar box flavors.
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Very light color. Smells like Cali pinot - bright cola, mushroom, starburst, strawberry. Palate: Not bad at all. Fruit is good, very red, and bright. Sour cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, moderate structure and good acidity. A little oaky and sour on finish, but pretty enjoyable.
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Medium bodied for a pinot, nice dark raspberry color. Nose of italian herb blend,oregano and rosemary and a bit of sage. On the palate, fruity, ripe raspberry and cherry cola taste folding into a vanilla creme brulee. Feels a bit like desert to this point, but finish shows tartness and a bit of young grippy tannins. I think it should improve in a year or maybe tomorrow night. Very decent for the price and a lot going on. Pleasently surprised. One to buy by the case for daily enjoyment.
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Casa Sena August Tasting; 8/13/2011-8/14/2011 (La Casa Sena retail shop, Santa Fe, NM): While not spectacular, surprisingly good. Smells like CA Pinot--cherry cola and sage. Fruit driven with decent acidity and mild structure. A bit oaky on finish. For $15, an excellent varietally and regionally correct value. It's not hard to spend $20-$30 on entry level Pinot that is less balanced or less varietally correct.
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D'Une teinte Rouge Pâle, et d'un nez familier du terroir de la Nouvelle Zélande, on peut déceler leur savoir faire en Pinot Noir rien que par cet olfactif. La bouche n'est pas exceptionnel mais le côté animal et les tannins minces et structurés se font sentir, bien refroidie et comme premier vin, il sera parfait avec une entrée de canard poilé ou autre volaille marinée. Belle réussite dans son ensemble
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Rusty light ruby color with transparent rim. Nose: sweet, bright red cherry and wild raspberry fruit accented by orange peel, porpourri spices, damp pine forest, and a little white chocolate. Moderate/lighter body on the palate: bright raspberry/cherry/red plum fruit with more potpourri spices, hot cinnamon candy, and touches of mocha and white chocolate. Fresh, juicy acidity. Lighter tannins. Lingering berry skin and graphite on the moderate finish. Nothing to complain about for a $15 PN. Well made. Nice value.
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7/27/2018 - foodandwine@fastmail.org Likes this wine: 89 Points
Thought it would be well past its prime; it very much was not. Mellow, soft tannins, integrated beautifully with the ripe red fruit flavours one expects from Kenwood’s RRV offerings. Really glad we waited.
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6/23/2016 - empire80 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Warm fruit, pleasant mature earthy notes. Needs to be lightly chilled. Good value.
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2/15/2015 - Ahn Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is a nice value Pinot.
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5/12/2013 - CPA_SLP wrote:
Nose- Dark berries
Taste- Cherry and blackberry with light oak- very smooth
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6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote: 92 Points
Awesome! Great pairing with salmon. On sale for 11. Buy again!
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6/5/2012 - cmcclane wrote: 88 Points
Nice value at $12. Smooth and fruity.
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3/16/2012 - Sagafabry wrote: 89 Points
Very light summery feel. Perfect with roasted artichoke
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1/25/2012 - Piepro wrote: 87 Points
Light to medium body, nice nose, pleasant fruit forward on the palate. A very competitive wine at this price.
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1/1/2012 - wine maestro wrote: 88 Points
Briary edged red that's sleek and trim, with lighter red fruit notes that glide effortlessly on
the palate. Bright bing cherries fill the air, and an enticing rouge hue shines in the glass,
as this wine offers both aromatic and visual temptation. Delicious ripe red raspberries,
dominant Damson plum and red berries are expressive and charming. Elegant and
lingering finish. This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a remarkable QPR at $10.
New Year's Eve family dinner with baked ham. Drink now and over short term.
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10/25/2011 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 89 Points
There is a lot going on here for the price point. A step up from the grocery store offerings, this one is darker and a little more complex. I don't think it is ready yet, but almost. This one is not really built for age, it needs just a little more time. The reason I say this, is that pouring into the decanter, the nose was pretty closed. The first taste gives us some very dark fruit, but the acid is still on the tip of the tongue. I also think the oak is still slightly closed. But there is still lots to like. You can tell there was some whole cluster fermentation with a subtle, but noticeable hint of plum. There is some really fresh red raspberry, and cherry on the palate. There is some oak, but is not heavy duty new French, probably second and third year barrels. There is a nice hit of tannin on the roof of the mouth. Very nice integration of the alcohol. The finish is blueberry, with tannins.
I kept a glass in the decanter overnight, and it was worth it, raised the score at least a point. Today it was much more integrated. I was surprised how much the fruit turned toward plum. The oak woke up, and so did some of those cedar and cigar box flavors.
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9/23/2011 - Merengue wrote: 86 Points
Felt this a bit "hot" tonight and out of balance. Still very pleasant, easy drinking and fruity but nowhere close to the previous bottle i had.
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9/15/2011 - Domfrenette wrote: 86 Points
Vin correct. Meilleur que le Louis Jadot, mais pas aussi bon que Angels Landing et Gloria Ferrer.
Pour boire frais, c'est parfait.
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9/8/2011 - yankee22 wrote: 88 Points
Very light color. Smells like Cali pinot - bright cola, mushroom, starburst, strawberry. Palate: Not bad at all. Fruit is good, very red, and bright. Sour cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, moderate structure and good acidity. A little oaky and sour on finish, but pretty enjoyable.
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8/30/2011 - Harley1199 wrote:
Kenwood PN 09
Cherry colour for a subtle wine. Nothing special excepting that crude touch that helps to reconize as a NW PN
Color cereza para un vino suave. Nada especial exceptuando ese toque crudo que ayuda a reconocerlo como un PN del Nuevo Mundo.
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8/25/2011 - Benjaminb25 wrote: 88 Points
Good pinot for the money
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8/22/2011 - Merengue wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied for a pinot, nice dark raspberry color. Nose of italian herb blend,oregano and rosemary and a bit of sage. On the palate, fruity, ripe raspberry and cherry cola taste folding into a vanilla creme brulee. Feels a bit like desert to this point, but finish shows tartness and a bit of young grippy tannins. I think it should improve in a year or maybe tomorrow night. Very decent for the price and a lot going on. Pleasently surprised. One to buy by the case for daily enjoyment.
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8/22/2011 - Tiger1833 wrote: 91 Points
Very light and fruity
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8/14/2011 - Cabfrancophile wrote:
Casa Sena August Tasting; 8/13/2011-8/14/2011 (La Casa Sena retail shop, Santa Fe, NM): While not spectacular, surprisingly good. Smells like CA Pinot--cherry cola and sage. Fruit driven with decent acidity and mild structure. A bit oaky on finish. For $15, an excellent varietally and regionally correct value. It's not hard to spend $20-$30 on entry level Pinot that is less balanced or less varietally correct.
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8/11/2011 - Le_Gaspesien wrote: 88 Points
D'Une teinte Rouge Pâle, et d'un nez familier du terroir de la Nouvelle Zélande, on peut déceler leur savoir faire en Pinot Noir rien que par cet olfactif. La bouche n'est pas exceptionnel mais le côté animal et les tannins minces et structurés se font sentir, bien refroidie et comme premier vin, il sera parfait avec une entrée de canard poilé ou autre volaille marinée. Belle réussite dans son ensemble
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5/18/2011 - jsums wrote: 87 Points
Rusty light ruby color with transparent rim. Nose: sweet, bright red cherry and wild raspberry fruit accented by orange peel, porpourri spices, damp pine forest, and a little white chocolate. Moderate/lighter body on the palate: bright raspberry/cherry/red plum fruit with more potpourri spices, hot cinnamon candy, and touches of mocha and white chocolate. Fresh, juicy acidity. Lighter tannins. Lingering berry skin and graphite on the moderate finish. Nothing to complain about for a $15 PN. Well made. Nice value.
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1/15/2011 - asmcmi wrote: 96 Points
Really enjoyed this light bodied pinot with hints of cherry and cedar.
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