14.1% alcohol. This wine has really come into its own. A pretty nose of black cherry and blackberry, with a hint of funk. In the mouth, lively and very elegant but packed with juicy fruit flavors. A bright spike of acidity and pleasant undertones of earth and spice. This has really evolved beautifully. A spectacular value. A-
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14.1% alcohol. Medium black cherry color. Pretty nose of black cherry, earth, and spice notes. In the mouth, smooth and delightful. I can't get over the elegant mouth feel, with its plush-yet-restrained feeling. Beautiful fruit development. More complexity than there needs to be. Terrific and starting to unwind quite a bit. A-
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This wine has become my "go-to" wine as it pairs well with seafood, lamb and veal dishes. While the screw top bottle does not in any way diminish the beauty of this wine, I still prefer corks. Anyhow, this wine shows vivid bright fruit with a pure zingy finish.
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14.1% alcohol. Bright red color. You can definitely see the Van der Kamp Vineyard influence on the nose, with its distinctive earthy notes that mingle well with the black cherry fruit. There's a floral quality lurking in the background. On the palate, this is quite primary, but it unwinds well with some air. Pretty cherry fruit is supported by surprising earthiness and acidity, giving this wine real structure and a more complex, elevated mouth feel than you would expect. Terrific value. A-
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9/1/2013 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
14.1% alcohol. This wine has really come into its own. A pretty nose of black cherry and blackberry, with a hint of funk. In the mouth, lively and very elegant but packed with juicy fruit flavors. A bright spike of acidity and pleasant undertones of earth and spice. This has really evolved beautifully. A spectacular value. A-
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6/14/2012 - swade wrote: 88 Points
Garnet stone color. Rhubarb nose. Sweet palate of red fruit and minerals. Nice bit of sap.
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4/8/2012 - gutt22 wrote:
14.1% alcohol. Medium black cherry color. Pretty nose of black cherry, earth, and spice notes. In the mouth, smooth and delightful. I can't get over the elegant mouth feel, with its plush-yet-restrained feeling. Beautiful fruit development. More complexity than there needs to be. Terrific and starting to unwind quite a bit. A-
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2/1/2012 - zinfomaniac wrote: 89 Points
A very finley polished Pinot exhibiting red fruits, smoky earthen minerals and a crisp finish.
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1/10/2012 - DMerrill wrote: 91 Points
This wine has become my "go-to" wine as it pairs well with seafood, lamb and veal dishes. While the screw top bottle does not in any way diminish the beauty of this wine, I still prefer corks. Anyhow, this wine shows vivid bright fruit with a pure zingy finish.
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12/31/2011 - gutt22 wrote:
14.1% alcohol. Always an impressive value. Showing very youthful. Hint of reduction in this bottle. Just let them sleep a bit. A-
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11/19/2011 - gutt22 wrote:
14.1% alcohol. Bright red color. You can definitely see the Van der Kamp Vineyard influence on the nose, with its distinctive earthy notes that mingle well with the black cherry fruit. There's a floral quality lurking in the background. On the palate, this is quite primary, but it unwinds well with some air. Pretty cherry fruit is supported by surprising earthiness and acidity, giving this wine real structure and a more complex, elevated mouth feel than you would expect. Terrific value. A-
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