Well, this is the last of a 6-pack of 3/ea. '06 and '08, and man, they've been fantastic and I've long wished I'd have bought more than I did. For shits and giggles I just checked wine searcher and they're going for $130/ea. right now and I only paid $15!!! Crazy.
Anyway, this one's a transparent garnet in the glass with bricking edges. It actually smelled like a smoky turd on the pop, but fortunately evolved nicely with a bit of airtime into dark red fruits, dill, lemon, cedar, fennel, dry spice drawer, and just a light earthy funk like damp soil on the farm. I enjoy the dill component on this. Medium body and finish, medium (+) acid, and flavors of cherry, raspberry, lemon, orange peel, cola, leather, dried spices, and a touch of mineral. I'm sorry to see these go, but certainly enjoyed the journey.
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Tasted over three days. Aromas indicative of Baciagalupi fruit with vibrant flavors of chocolate raspberry on day one evolving to mulled red fruit compote & red hots on day three. A particularly long lingering finish throughout. However, it is nearing the end of life, but is still showing very well for now.
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Similar to my '15 note. Transparent garnet color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry, cinnamon red hot candies, smoke, lemon, dried meat, and dill pickles. Medium body, medium(+) acid and finish, and flavors of cherry, black cherry, black tea, orange and lemon peel, cinnamon, and dried spices that linger. I really wish I bought more of these at the '06/'08 deal pack pricing.
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Translucent brick in the glass, aromatic earthy nose, bit hot, palate is balanced with fine acidity and tanins, cherry, cassis, cacao and A long fruit forward finish. Perfect accompaniment to smoked pork chops, mashers and red cabbage.
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I think Studleytrey and Siloak has is dead on. This is a great QPR wine that probably will not improve with age but really delicious now. I too prefer the 2006 over 2008 for slightly more fruit and less cinnamon.
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Delicious, just like the '06, but missing that little bit of extra nuance that age seemed to bring that one. I will be drinking through the rest of my '06s before moving back to these, but really you can't go wrong with either one at this point. Transparent crimson color with a bit of bricking. Aromas of red fruit, cinnamon (red hot candies coming through strong here), cola, earth, funk, and dill. Medium body, medium+ acid and finish, with flavors of black cherry, cola, leather, and dill. What a nice discovery in this one. Paired well with sweet potato fritters with poblano peppers and pinto beans, but would work with the standard wide gamut of pinot friendly fare. Well done.
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Smoke 'em if you got 'em. As in drink it if you own it. At least that's my thoughts on bottle one of a Last Bottle purchase. And that's not in a bad way, but this isn't going to improve. Pop and pour. Secondary flavors are predominant(which is not a knock) and it really doesn't speak of place anymore. Gets a tad acidic with more air.
Clear light ruby in the glass; complex, almost perfumed nose with violets and strawberry and forest floor; red fruit dominates the palate, no tannins to speak of, ending on a caramel or butterscotch note, short finish. Lots of charm, but it's a shy retiring sort of wine.
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Nose of earth, mushrooms, restrained fruit, no alcohol to speak of and carries true to the palate, still light, and now tart of cherries. This isn't an in-your-face PN. It's subtle, in a good way for me at least. A bit of acid to balance things out, and now a nice smooth tannic-fruit finish I wish would linger jut a bit more. This is a nice pleasant sipper on it's own or it's got enough stuffing to hold up to light to medium food stuffs. I'm pleased.
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3/8/2019 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 91 Points
Well, this is the last of a 6-pack of 3/ea. '06 and '08, and man, they've been fantastic and I've long wished I'd have bought more than I did. For shits and giggles I just checked wine searcher and they're going for $130/ea. right now and I only paid $15!!! Crazy.
Anyway, this one's a transparent garnet in the glass with bricking edges. It actually smelled like a smoky turd on the pop, but fortunately evolved nicely with a bit of airtime into dark red fruits, dill, lemon, cedar, fennel, dry spice drawer, and just a light earthy funk like damp soil on the farm. I enjoy the dill component on this. Medium body and finish, medium (+) acid, and flavors of cherry, raspberry, lemon, orange peel, cola, leather, dried spices, and a touch of mineral. I'm sorry to see these go, but certainly enjoyed the journey.
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4/22/2018 - bdhanna Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted over three days. Aromas indicative of Baciagalupi fruit with vibrant flavors of chocolate raspberry on day one evolving to mulled red fruit compote & red hots on day three. A particularly long lingering finish throughout. However, it is nearing the end of life, but is still showing very well for now.
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7/12/2017 - kietkopelli Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine is still rockin'! The spices and are really showing well. It's also developing a mossy profile almost Scotch like.
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11/25/2016 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 91 Points
Similar to my '15 note. Transparent garnet color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry, cinnamon red hot candies, smoke, lemon, dried meat, and dill pickles. Medium body, medium(+) acid and finish, and flavors of cherry, black cherry, black tea, orange and lemon peel, cinnamon, and dried spices that linger. I really wish I bought more of these at the '06/'08 deal pack pricing.
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11/6/2016 - Rmjchen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Don't remember what the last bottle was like but this one was delicious integrated tanins, luscious fruit. Quite enjoyable
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10/5/2015 - Rmjchen Likes this wine: 90 Points
It seems to have taken on more dimension since the last bottle.
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5/9/2015 - cstatile wrote: 91 Points
Fantastic lastbottle shot in the dark for 15 bucks. I generally steer clear of California Pinot but this is quite good. Showing well now.
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4/19/2015 - njgolfer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fantastic QPR. Nicely balanced and drank great for 3 days. Consistent flavors with other notes on this wine.
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2/15/2015 - WineCenturyAZ Likes this wine: 90 Points
Translucent brick in the glass, aromatic earthy nose, bit hot, palate is balanced with fine acidity and tanins, cherry, cassis, cacao and A long fruit forward finish. Perfect accompaniment to smoked pork chops, mashers and red cabbage.
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2/14/2015 - kietkopelli Likes this wine: 92 Points
I think Studleytrey and Siloak has is dead on. This is a great QPR wine that probably will not improve with age but really delicious now. I too prefer the 2006 over 2008 for slightly more fruit and less cinnamon.
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2/9/2015 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious, just like the '06, but missing that little bit of extra nuance that age seemed to bring that one. I will be drinking through the rest of my '06s before moving back to these, but really you can't go wrong with either one at this point. Transparent crimson color with a bit of bricking. Aromas of red fruit, cinnamon (red hot candies coming through strong here), cola, earth, funk, and dill. Medium body, medium+ acid and finish, with flavors of black cherry, cola, leather, and dill. What a nice discovery in this one. Paired well with sweet potato fritters with poblano peppers and pinto beans, but would work with the standard wide gamut of pinot friendly fare. Well done.
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2/9/2015 - siloak wrote:
Smoke 'em if you got 'em. As in drink it if you own it. At least that's my thoughts on bottle one of a Last Bottle purchase. And that's not in a bad way, but this isn't going to improve. Pop and pour. Secondary flavors are predominant(which is not a knock) and it really doesn't speak of place anymore. Gets a tad acidic with more air.
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1/8/2015 - mazik Likes this wine: 92 Points
Clear light ruby in the glass; complex, almost perfumed nose with violets and strawberry and forest floor; red fruit dominates the palate, no tannins to speak of, ending on a caramel or butterscotch note, short finish. Lots of charm, but it's a shy retiring sort of wine.
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1/4/2015 - winegr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Classy elegant wine. Shows a bit too much heat for a pinot, but Classic Russian river pinot wit elegance, fruit, and some spicy sandalwood notes.
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12/19/2013 - garetjax_kison wrote: 90 Points
Popped and poured. A nice well rounded PN.. Nice rich flavors flavoring "old world" clones.
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6/2/2013 - rjquillin wrote:
Nose of earth, mushrooms, restrained fruit, no alcohol to speak of and carries true to the palate, still light, and now tart of cherries. This isn't an in-your-face PN. It's subtle, in a good way for me at least. A bit of acid to balance things out, and now a nice smooth tannic-fruit finish I wish would linger jut a bit more. This is a nice pleasant sipper on it's own or it's got enough stuffing to hold up to light to medium food stuffs. I'm pleased.
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