shared with pat at selkirk manor. Celebrating covid vaccination and being able to socialize a little more. I continue to prune the cellar with a focus on bottles with expired drink by dates. Fortunately, this wine continues to show well. Deep color. No sign of age. Lots of cherry and spice. Perhaps at its best now. Should have bought more. Will look for recent vintages.
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I would agree with Bacchus, even after a few more years in the cellar, this bottle was not over the hill. Screw top; full pinot nose;Montmoreny Cherry on the palate; acid and spice pecan on the finish. Paired nicely with baked salmon and crab meat, asparagus and a chocolate brownie dessert.
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shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate the end of the work week. chose to open this bottle because a recent note from another member indicated it was over the hill. this bottle proved to be in sound condition. starts off with a racey nose and not much follow through on the palate. after thirty minutes of air, the wine comes alive with robust and voluptuous flavors. spice box enveloped by sour cherry. full in the mouth. benefits from further aeration in the mouth. lingering finish. will wait six months before drinking again.
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Last minute Pinot tasting (Kevin's House): Pop and pour. Drank a glass at a tasting. Fruity, lots of spice, bramble, random alcohol. This seemed like a cocktail wine to me, others did not agree with that statement. Slightly candied fruit.
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Pinots and Few More (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Dark red color. PNP, drank 1 glass over an hour. Big, dark fruit, brambly, random hits of alcohol, oak, spicy, sweet berry finish, candied finish. Fairly big for my taste, and a bit too sweet, but a nice wine in general.
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Terrific nose ... dead ringer for a premier cru from Beaune or Gevrey-Chambertin. Dark fruits with earth, mushroom and bramble. Not quite as good on the palate as previous bottles, but still enjoyable. Nice intensity and depth, but a bit harsh and just a bit underripe. Lean texture with good structure and nice grip. 91-92
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This was simply terrific - as always. Focused, clean, deep, intense flavors of cherry, straw berry, raspberry, earth & bramble. Medium weight with an elegant, balanced mouthfeel that is both lush & silky at the same time. This is not a fruit-bomb, but rather an elegant, balanced wine that is simply one of the finest California pinot's I have ever had. Compares very favorably with the best from the likes of Hansel, Dumol, Williams-Selyem, Marcassin, etc., and very different from the likes of Kosta Brown, Sea Smoke or Belle Glos. It is near its peak, but no rush. 93-94
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True to Inman style. Beautiful food wine or great for just sipping as a refreshment. Nicely balanced, not at all sweet, very clean. Pleasurable notes of oak are in the background. Excellent color and clarity. Seems to evolve toward the oak side in the glass after an hour.
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This was drank about a month ago while at Jimmy's on the Park. One of the best Pinot's I've had. No formal notes, but both Linda and I were really wowed by this one.
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Magnificent as usual, see previous notes. Seriously luscious nose with spice and strawberry up front, nicely balancing tart fruity acids and oak on the palate, long finish. Ripe but not overripe. The mouth feel is wonderful; it goes down the red lane like velvet.
Seriously luscious nose with spice and strawberry up front, nicely balancing tart fruity acids and oak on the palate, long finish. Ripe but not overripe. The mouth feel is wonderful; it goes down the red lane like velvet. I have more, wish I had a lot more. Up against Sea Smoke Ten, clearly held its own and more.
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Solid bottle of Cali Pinot. Deft sweet oak dominates the palate upfront with nice earthy tones on a medium length finish. Well balanced and restrained. No fireworks for me here, but a solid midweeker.
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Was first disappointed to find it was a screw top (just traditional in that way and want to see a cork). It was also not that expensive of a bottle so I didn't expect a lot.
However, this wine was EXCELLENT. I am spoiled in my Pinot history, and most disappoint. But this was bursting with fruit from the start, and also had some very nice complexity and mineral tones to make it a very satisfying wine.
I think I rate a bit lower than most, so some of the 92's I see are warranted, this wine is drinking extremely well right now, I've got two bottles left, don't know how long I'll want to wait to have another.
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What an amazing pinot that is drinking in it's prime. Joan and I absolutely loved it. A wonderful Last Bottle selection for sure. Just wish I had more of them in my cellar.
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Did not take notes, but this was terrific. Gorgeous ripe red fruits (raspberry, cherry, pomegranate), spice and earth. Great intensity and depth of flavors along with tons of complexity. Super-smooth texture, medium body and terrific balance. This is about as seamless and harmonious a wine as I have enjoyed for a while. Outstanding combination of flavors and texture.
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More elegance then power. Red cherry and cranberry fruit with nice acidity and grip. The palate follows the nose, really good drinking wine and money well spent.
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Another great bottle. On the nose, bright, high-toned red fruit -- cranberry, pomegranate, and rhubarb -- intermingle with notes of pine needle and baking spice. Similar on the palate -- high-toned red fruit, with great acidity and a touch of mineral. Still fairly tight and tannic -- should improve from here.
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Opened by tlv during dinner. Cranberry, pepper, clove, cinnamon and red fruit aromas with an earthy undertone. The palate follows the bouquet. Nice finish.
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Could smell this all day. Give it a year in the cellar for the still-bitey tannins to integrate and this'll be off the charts. Second Last Bottle offering to really deliver vs. none from other similar services (pay attention, WineAccess).
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Anniversary Dinner (The Anvil Club, East Dundee, IL): Opened by M/M thelostverse. Notes of cherry, black raspberry and cola. Medium-bodied, with dark fruit, berry, cola and baking spice flavors. Finishes very well.
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Opened at Anvil for Weishaar's 5th anniversary. Never had this producer before, but I liked this very much. Black cherry and loam notes. Nice acidity and medium finish.
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Ripe, rich cherry and raspberry on the nose - fruits turn darker with some airtime. A bit of cola, earth and spice emerge on the palate - classic RRV. Great concentration, intensity and depth of fruit flavors. Very smooth and with a slightly lush texture. Medium +, fruity finish. Plenty of structure and very good grip balances out with all the ripe fruit. Lots of fruit flavor, great balance and a terrific texture combine to make this a truly outstanding wine. I started off with this as a solid 91 point wine in my mind and then quickly moved it to 92. Now, after 1 hour + I am at 93. Another terrific pinot noir from Inman and one of finest RRV pinots I have ever had.
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Aromas of black cherry intermingle with flint, smoke, pine needle and underbrush. Became almost musky with some air. On the palate, black cherry and wild berry flavor, with spice box notes. Nicely tart and somewhat tannic. Everybody enjoyed this.
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Deep garnet in color. Full throttle red berry blast that is extracted without being candy-like. You can smell the skins. Not a whiff of alcohol. Cranberry, Pomegranite, and some blueberry that softens it all. Velvety midpalate that is voluptuous and round. Finish is just gorgeous; so balanced that the thought never enters your mind. Don't think it, just drink it.
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Seriously luscious nose with spice and strawberry up front, nicely balancing tart fruity acids and oak on the palate, good finish. Ripe but not overripe. Et il descend comme le petit Jésus en culotte de velours.
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A bit gluey when first opened, but it was also to warm. 24 hours later by the aid of my trusted refrigerator, this wine was singing. It clearly hails to CA, but is much less OTT than at lot of the motor oil being produced. Light on its feet this offers strawberry nose with slight cranberry tartness. Soft tannins that caress the palate. Nice.
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Tasting room note. My favorite of the Pinot's. Lovely red berry nose with some spice. Young on the palate, but silky smooth with bright red fruit. Med-high acid on the lengthy finish.
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This is one of the best Pinots we’ve had in the last 12 to 18 months, with a rich, dark, creamy, wonderfully deep and complex flavor profile (it almost tastes like it came from the North Coast of Sonoma County, where Pinots tend to be dark, brooding, spicy, and delicious beyond belief).
This wine has an abundance of red and black fruit (black cherries, plums, blueberries, and black berries), TONS of savory herbs and spices (especially black pepper, along with the usual Pinot savory herbs like sage and rosemary), along with a gorgeous RRV earthiness. This wine is beautifully well-balanced, with smooth, sweet, creamy oak and tannins, followed by a deft, delicate, feminine finish that lingers for the perfect amount of time. This wine isn’t too sweet, too earthy, too fruity, too oaky, too alcoholic, and/or too anything; it’s a GORGEOUSLY perfectly-balanced Pinot Noir.
We don’t buy wines from tasting rooms nearly as much as we used to. When we first got “into” wine, we used to buy cases and cases and cases of wine from tasting rooms at full retail prices, but we’ve learned over the years that that isn’t terribly smart. At $56 a bottle, this wine isn’t cheap, but we obviously felt compelled to buy this at Inman Family’s tasting room for a reason; and that reason would be because this is a FANTASTIC RRV Pinot Noir.
We paired this wine with Arthur’s homemade duck confit (the leg and thigh portion) and a mushroom and potato medley sautéed with onions in the duck fat. As you can probably imagine, the duck confit and mushroom/potato medley went PERFECTLY with this fabulous wine. The wine’s red and black fruit, spice, mushroom earthiness, and structure paired beautifully with the duck confit and mushroom/potato medley. This wine would also pair well with just about most red meat dishes, especially prime rib, lamb (chops/racks/shanks), and grilled steaks.
This wine is drinking GORGEOUSLY right now and will continue to age and mature beautifully for another 10 to 15 years. In a perfect world, I would have aged this wine for another three to five years. If you have this wine in your cellar and can’t wait any longer, cool it down and decant it for about an hour (we decanted for about ten to twenty minutes because we couldn’t WAIT to taste/drink this beauty).
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14.5% alcohol. Open and fleshy. Full cherry color. Black cherry and baking spice on the nose. Approachable and tasty, with straightforward black cherry and baking spice and good acidity. Solid example of classic Russian River Valley expression. A-
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Black cherry color. Very open and approachable right now. Lovely nose of black cherry and blackberry, with bright baking spice. In the mouth, juicy and open, with black cherry, blackberry, and a bit of minerals tossed in with the baking spice. Easy drinking and lovely. A-
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Kathleen is a ten year veteran Pinot maker, and truly one of Russian River Valley finest vintners of elegant Pinot Noir. (Jon Bonne' - you really need to put Inman on your radar - this is your kind of winemaker.)
To The Eye: Ruby red, clear
On The Nose: Black cherry and spice
In The Mouth: Blackberry, cherry with a velvety mouth feel that makes you go 'ahhhh' and reach for more. The Pinot delivers great red and black fruit, without sacrificing acidity, achieving what so many California pinot producers seem unable to in balance. Soft, long, elegant finish.
Recommendation: 93 points. Buy. If you don't like this Pinot....you have no idea what Pinot Noir is supposed to be. Take the oak chip out of your mouth, tear up your Robert Parker photo, and start to train your palate. It's not inexpensive at $56, but this isn't Velveeta, its Cowgirl Creamery (or better.)
full review: http://www.simplehedonisms.com/archives/6462
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Like the 2008 OGV, this is pretty flashy at this early stage. A warmer feel to the wine, with more baking spice and less floral, and more robust, darker fruit. Juicy and fruit-forward. You can definitely see how this is a crowd pleaser. A-
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3/12/2021 - bacchus wrote: 90 Points
shared with pat at selkirk manor. Celebrating covid vaccination and being able to socialize a little more. I continue to prune the cellar with a focus on bottles with expired drink by dates. Fortunately, this wine continues to show well. Deep color. No sign of age. Lots of cherry and spice. Perhaps at its best now. Should have bought more. Will look for recent vintages.
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5/10/2020 - McMalbec Likes this wine: 89 Points
I would agree with Bacchus, even after a few more years in the cellar, this bottle was not over the hill. Screw top; full pinot nose;Montmoreny Cherry on the palate; acid and spice pecan on the finish. Paired nicely with baked salmon and crab meat, asparagus and a chocolate brownie dessert.
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11/25/2016 - bacchus wrote: 90 Points
shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate the end of the work week. chose to open this bottle because a recent note from another member indicated it was over the hill. this bottle proved to be in sound condition. starts off with a racey nose and not much follow through on the palate. after thirty minutes of air, the wine comes alive with robust and voluptuous flavors. spice box enveloped by sour cherry. full in the mouth. benefits from further aeration in the mouth. lingering finish. will wait six months before drinking again.
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9/19/2016 - grumi62 wrote: 87 Points
might have been better a couple of years ago but it's over the hill now.
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5/2/2016 - AllRed wrote: 87 Points
Nutmeg, rhubarb, cinnamon & sour cherry notes. Cherry and rhubarb with a strong sour quality in the finish.
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11/15/2015 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
Last minute Pinot tasting (Kevin's House): Pop and pour. Drank a glass at a tasting. Fruity, lots of spice, bramble, random alcohol. This seemed like a cocktail wine to me, others did not agree with that statement. Slightly candied fruit.
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11/14/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Pinots and Few More (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Dark red color. PNP, drank 1 glass over an hour. Big, dark fruit, brambly, random hits of alcohol, oak, spicy, sweet berry finish, candied finish. Fairly big for my taste, and a bit too sweet, but a nice wine in general.
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10/10/2015 - rickspicks wrote: 92 Points
Terrific nose ... dead ringer for a premier cru from Beaune or Gevrey-Chambertin. Dark fruits with earth, mushroom and bramble. Not quite as good on the palate as previous bottles, but still enjoyable. Nice intensity and depth, but a bit harsh and just a bit underripe. Lean texture with good structure and nice grip. 91-92
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6/10/2015 - John O' Likes this wine:
in a great place
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6/3/2015 - rickspicks wrote: 94 Points
This was simply terrific - as always. Focused, clean, deep, intense flavors of cherry, straw berry, raspberry, earth & bramble. Medium weight with an elegant, balanced mouthfeel that is both lush & silky at the same time. This is not a fruit-bomb, but rather an elegant, balanced wine that is simply one of the finest California pinot's I have ever had. Compares very favorably with the best from the likes of Hansel, Dumol, Williams-Selyem, Marcassin, etc., and very different from the likes of Kosta Brown, Sea Smoke or Belle Glos. It is near its peak, but no rush. 93-94
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5/31/2015 - FlyinI wrote: 92 Points
Starting to peak. Excellent.
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4/18/2015 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 90 Points
True to Inman style. Beautiful food wine or great for just sipping as a refreshment. Nicely balanced, not at all sweet, very clean. Pleasurable notes of oak are in the background. Excellent color and clarity. Seems to evolve toward the oak side in the glass after an hour.
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3/20/2015 - John O' Likes this wine: 93 Points
gorgeous
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10/22/2014 - afketter wrote: 93 Points
This was drank about a month ago while at Jimmy's on the Park. One of the best Pinot's I've had. No formal notes, but both Linda and I were really wowed by this one.
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6/24/2014 - mazik Likes this wine: 93 Points
Magnificent as usual, see previous notes. Seriously luscious nose with spice and strawberry up front, nicely balancing tart fruity acids and oak on the palate, long finish. Ripe but not overripe. The mouth feel is wonderful; it goes down the red lane like velvet.
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5/11/2014 - EvanJB wrote: 90 Points
Nice balance, classic Pinot
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4/23/2014 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 Points
So delicious, balanced, complete, and expressive of RRV. Rather than my usual bloviating, let me speak for the wine via a text from my wife:
"Opened the Inman pinot w/dinner w/kids and Nicole. Could tell from first sip was a special bottle. Already ordered replacement xoxo. "
She saved me a half glass, and yah, it's that good.
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4/19/2014 - RhoneG Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really delicious, takes a little time to emerge, but so easy to drink.
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3/21/2014 - rwerner Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautifully made pinot. The nose is classic. Spicy black fruit which lingers on the mouth through the finish.
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3/16/2014 - mazik Likes this wine: 93 Points
Seriously luscious nose with spice and strawberry up front, nicely balancing tart fruity acids and oak on the palate, long finish. Ripe but not overripe. The mouth feel is wonderful; it goes down the red lane like velvet. I have more, wish I had a lot more. Up against Sea Smoke Ten, clearly held its own and more.
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1/30/2014 - pifcho Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid bottle of Cali Pinot. Deft sweet oak dominates the palate upfront with nice earthy tones on a medium length finish. Well balanced and restrained. No fireworks for me here, but a solid midweeker.
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1/26/2014 - mazik Likes this wine: 92 Points
Exactly what it was in April, charming, complex but harmonious pinot at an excellent price, thanks Last Bottle.
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1/12/2014 - svpandae wrote:
Very nice. Good value. A very balanced pinot that is ready for drinking now.
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11/16/2013 - klomparens wrote: 90 Points
Was first disappointed to find it was a screw top (just traditional in that way and want to see a cork). It was also not that expensive of a bottle so I didn't expect a lot.
However, this wine was EXCELLENT. I am spoiled in my Pinot history, and most disappoint. But this was bursting with fruit from the start, and also had some very nice complexity and mineral tones to make it a very satisfying wine.
I think I rate a bit lower than most, so some of the 92's I see are warranted, this wine is drinking extremely well right now, I've got two bottles left, don't know how long I'll want to wait to have another.
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10/26/2013 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 92 Points
What an amazing pinot that is drinking in it's prime. Joan and I absolutely loved it. A wonderful Last Bottle selection for sure. Just wish I had more of them in my cellar.
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10/25/2013 - rickspicks wrote: 93 Points
Did not take notes, but this was terrific. Gorgeous ripe red fruits (raspberry, cherry, pomegranate), spice and earth. Great intensity and depth of flavors along with tons of complexity. Super-smooth texture, medium body and terrific balance. This is about as seamless and harmonious a wine as I have enjoyed for a while. Outstanding combination of flavors and texture.
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10/6/2013 - RhoneG Likes this wine: 92 Points
More elegance then power. Red cherry and cranberry fruit with nice acidity and grip. The palate follows the nose, really good drinking wine and money well spent.
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10/3/2013 - JOJ wrote: 92 Points
Another great bottle. On the nose, bright, high-toned red fruit -- cranberry, pomegranate, and rhubarb -- intermingle with notes of pine needle and baking spice. Similar on the palate -- high-toned red fruit, with great acidity and a touch of mineral. Still fairly tight and tannic -- should improve from here.
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9/11/2013 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
Opened by tlv during dinner. Cranberry, pepper, clove, cinnamon and red fruit aromas with an earthy undertone. The palate follows the bouquet. Nice finish.
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7/17/2013 - Sauvyfan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Easily the finest $30 and under Pinot I've ever bought. Wish I could get more. Beautiful fruit, impeccable balance and great finish.
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5/8/2013 - WineScoundrel wrote: 93 Points
Could smell this all day. Give it a year in the cellar for the still-bitey tannins to integrate and this'll be off the charts. Second Last Bottle offering to really deliver vs. none from other similar services (pay attention, WineAccess).
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4/26/2013 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Anniversary Dinner (The Anvil Club, East Dundee, IL): Opened by M/M thelostverse. Notes of cherry, black raspberry and cola. Medium-bodied, with dark fruit, berry, cola and baking spice flavors. Finishes very well.
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4/26/2013 - thelostverse wrote: 92 Points
Opened at Anvil for Weishaar's 5th anniversary. Never had this producer before, but I liked this very much. Black cherry and loam notes. Nice acidity and medium finish.
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4/26/2013 - rickspicks wrote: 93 Points
Ripe, rich cherry and raspberry on the nose - fruits turn darker with some airtime. A bit of cola, earth and spice emerge on the palate - classic RRV. Great concentration, intensity and depth of fruit flavors. Very smooth and with a slightly lush texture. Medium +, fruity finish. Plenty of structure and very good grip balances out with all the ripe fruit. Lots of fruit flavor, great balance and a terrific texture combine to make this a truly outstanding wine. I started off with this as a solid 91 point wine in my mind and then quickly moved it to 92. Now, after 1 hour + I am at 93. Another terrific pinot noir from Inman and one of finest RRV pinots I have ever had.
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4/26/2013 - JOJ wrote: 91 Points
Aromas of black cherry intermingle with flint, smoke, pine needle and underbrush. Became almost musky with some air. On the palate, black cherry and wild berry flavor, with spice box notes. Nicely tart and somewhat tannic. Everybody enjoyed this.
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4/17/2013 - Sauvyfan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep garnet in color. Full throttle red berry blast that is extracted without being candy-like. You can smell the skins. Not a whiff of alcohol. Cranberry, Pomegranite, and some blueberry that softens it all. Velvety midpalate that is voluptuous and round. Finish is just gorgeous; so balanced that the thought never enters your mind. Don't think it, just drink it.
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4/16/2013 - mazik Likes this wine: 92 Points
Seriously luscious nose with spice and strawberry up front, nicely balancing tart fruity acids and oak on the palate, good finish. Ripe but not overripe. Et il descend comme le petit Jésus en culotte de velours.
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4/15/2013 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 92 Points
A wonderful pinot at a terrific Last Bottle price. So happy to have 3 more bottles.
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4/10/2013 - Lessthanzero wrote: 91 Points
A bit gluey when first opened, but it was also to warm. 24 hours later by the aid of my trusted refrigerator, this wine was singing. It clearly hails to CA, but is much less OTT than at lot of the motor oil being produced. Light on its feet this offers strawberry nose with slight cranberry tartness. Soft tannins that caress the palate. Nice.
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2/11/2013 - pete s. wrote: 91 Points
Tasting room note. My favorite of the Pinot's. Lovely red berry nose with some spice. Young on the palate, but silky smooth with bright red fruit. Med-high acid on the lengthy finish.
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1/18/2013 - DaveZack Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is one of the best Pinots we’ve had in the last 12 to 18 months, with a rich, dark, creamy, wonderfully deep and complex flavor profile (it almost tastes like it came from the North Coast of Sonoma County, where Pinots tend to be dark, brooding, spicy, and delicious beyond belief).
This wine has an abundance of red and black fruit (black cherries, plums, blueberries, and black berries), TONS of savory herbs and spices (especially black pepper, along with the usual Pinot savory herbs like sage and rosemary), along with a gorgeous RRV earthiness. This wine is beautifully well-balanced, with smooth, sweet, creamy oak and tannins, followed by a deft, delicate, feminine finish that lingers for the perfect amount of time. This wine isn’t too sweet, too earthy, too fruity, too oaky, too alcoholic, and/or too anything; it’s a GORGEOUSLY perfectly-balanced Pinot Noir.
We don’t buy wines from tasting rooms nearly as much as we used to. When we first got “into” wine, we used to buy cases and cases and cases of wine from tasting rooms at full retail prices, but we’ve learned over the years that that isn’t terribly smart. At $56 a bottle, this wine isn’t cheap, but we obviously felt compelled to buy this at Inman Family’s tasting room for a reason; and that reason would be because this is a FANTASTIC RRV Pinot Noir.
We paired this wine with Arthur’s homemade duck confit (the leg and thigh portion) and a mushroom and potato medley sautéed with onions in the duck fat. As you can probably imagine, the duck confit and mushroom/potato medley went PERFECTLY with this fabulous wine. The wine’s red and black fruit, spice, mushroom earthiness, and structure paired beautifully with the duck confit and mushroom/potato medley. This wine would also pair well with just about most red meat dishes, especially prime rib, lamb (chops/racks/shanks), and grilled steaks.
This wine is drinking GORGEOUSLY right now and will continue to age and mature beautifully for another 10 to 15 years. In a perfect world, I would have aged this wine for another three to five years. If you have this wine in your cellar and can’t wait any longer, cool it down and decant it for about an hour (we decanted for about ten to twenty minutes because we couldn’t WAIT to taste/drink this beauty).
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10/5/2012 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
14.5% alcohol. Open and fleshy. Full cherry color. Black cherry and baking spice on the nose. Approachable and tasty, with straightforward black cherry and baking spice and good acidity. Solid example of classic Russian River Valley expression. A-
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6/17/2012 - gutt22 wrote:
Black cherry color. Very open and approachable right now. Lovely nose of black cherry and blackberry, with bright baking spice. In the mouth, juicy and open, with black cherry, blackberry, and a bit of minerals tossed in with the baking spice. Easy drinking and lovely. A-
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11/28/2011 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 93 Points
Kathleen is a ten year veteran Pinot maker, and truly one of Russian River Valley finest vintners of elegant Pinot Noir. (Jon Bonne' - you really need to put Inman on your radar - this is your kind of winemaker.)
To The Eye: Ruby red, clear
On The Nose: Black cherry and spice
In The Mouth: Blackberry, cherry with a velvety mouth feel that makes you go 'ahhhh' and reach for more. The Pinot delivers great red and black fruit, without sacrificing acidity, achieving what so many California pinot producers seem unable to in balance. Soft, long, elegant finish.
Recommendation: 93 points. Buy. If you don't like this Pinot....you have no idea what Pinot Noir is supposed to be. Take the oak chip out of your mouth, tear up your Robert Parker photo, and start to train your palate. It's not inexpensive at $56, but this isn't Velveeta, its Cowgirl Creamery (or better.)
full review: http://www.simplehedonisms.com/archives/6462
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9/30/2011 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 89 Points
Strawberries, vanilla, spice and oak. B+
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8/19/2011 - gutt22 wrote:
Like the 2008 OGV, this is pretty flashy at this early stage. A warmer feel to the wine, with more baking spice and less floral, and more robust, darker fruit. Juicy and fruit-forward. You can definitely see how this is a crowd pleaser. A-
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