A very different Russian River Pinot. At first I didn't realize this was over 15% ABV. Loads of cherry and cherry cola on the nose and palate. Soft tannins and a medium long, cherry cola finish. The alcohol can sneak up on you, but a very ripe Pinot is a nice change from the myriad of thin and acidic mediocre examples out there. In a good window, I won't hold my last bottle past 2016. Enjoy it it for what it is. 90+ pts. PJP 2015.
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Strongly acidic; I found the heartburn quite striking, as we paired with Tunisian pork loin and humus and drank alone. For the record, I'd give this wine an 88-89 and my wife would be 91-92, so we're settling at a 90.
There is strong Mishin terroir and some garrique. Fruit has been tamped by time, but some kirsch and currant remains in the early to mid body. Unfortunately,mother wine seems to have a little froth, although it's not viscous and seems acidic in the finish.
I'm very impressed by the bouquets that wines from moshin exhibit in general. This had the best combination of bouquet and taste when we were visiting their winery.
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Funny -- I often like the Emoshin more than some of its more expensive siblings. Gets better and better as it opens up. Hardly the most crystalline or feminine of Pinots, it's round and syrupy -- but in a good way. Caramel notes for me, vanilla & cola for my girlfriend, but very little berry/cherry.
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2/8/2016 - Rick 4 Wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wine was drinking great now!!
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9/5/2015 - ppaluszewski wrote: 90 Points
A very different Russian River Pinot. At first I didn't realize this was over 15% ABV. Loads of cherry and cherry cola on the nose and palate. Soft tannins and a medium long, cherry cola finish. The alcohol can sneak up on you, but a very ripe Pinot is a nice change from the myriad of thin and acidic mediocre examples out there. In a good window, I won't hold my last bottle past 2016. Enjoy it it for what it is. 90+ pts. PJP 2015.
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6/22/2015 - Rick 4 Wine Likes this wine:
Strongly acidic; I found the heartburn quite striking, as we paired with Tunisian pork loin and humus and drank alone. For the record, I'd give this wine an 88-89 and my wife would be 91-92, so we're settling at a 90.
There is strong Mishin terroir and some garrique. Fruit has been tamped by time, but some kirsch and currant remains in the early to mid body. Unfortunately,mother wine seems to have a little froth, although it's not viscous and seems acidic in the finish.
Time is not on your side. Drink up in '15!!!
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5/8/2013 - J3d wrote: 87 Points
Just ok. Not much going on here. No follow thru.
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1/13/2013 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
classic russian river pinot from a fine producer
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8/13/2012 - jlim.rcsi wrote: 90 Points
I'm very impressed by the bouquets that wines from moshin exhibit in general. This had the best combination of bouquet and taste when we were visiting their winery.
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4/14/2012 - oslogooner wrote: 81 Points
Dark purple colour.
Overripe fruit on the nose, vanilla and sweet spices. Cola.
Big boned wine with a soft feel to the palate. Jammy and totally lacking freshness to balance the sweet fruit. Hot finish.
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5/13/2011 - wormfarmer wrote: 91 Points
Funny -- I often like the Emoshin more than some of its more expensive siblings. Gets better and better as it opens up. Hardly the most crystalline or feminine of Pinots, it's round and syrupy -- but in a good way. Caramel notes for me, vanilla & cola for my girlfriend, but very little berry/cherry.
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4/19/2011 - bugdoced wrote: 90 Points
Settled down the second day so could use more cellar time
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