Just a great bottle of pinot noir. Has not changed since I last tried a bottle in April of 2016. Red fruit on the nose. Red Berries and red plums and some currants on the palate with a hint of cinnamon. Moderate to long finish. Totally enjoyable.
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Very happy with this good QPR. Medium weight, energetic. Red raspberries and plums. Some years ahead, but very much in its drinking window. Delicious. Drink or hold. Not particularly Burgundian; but rather a lively, well-made California Pinot Noir.
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Complex nose with floral notes, spice, oak, earth. Bright ruby in the glass, light body and mouthfeel with very fine tannins. Raspberry and plum on the palate with a dry finish.
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It has been over 2 years since I tried a bottle and it has gotten better with age. Crushed red fruit on the nose, red berries and red plums with hints on cinnamon and a long smooth finish. Really great pinot noir - I have a few more bottles and will hold them for another year to see how they develop.
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PnP: Initial volatile acidity that blew off, but the nose was metallic, the palate was mostly cola, there was no subtlety or balance or even spice. A deep disappointment. Next day after vacuvining: the nastiness was gone, and it was pleasant to drink. Third day: it kept getting better. Complex nose with floral as well as fruity and spicy notes, the acid quality on the palate had softened to a zesty sparkle, supple mouthfeel, medium finish. Overall: I've had better QPR in a pinot, but it looks as though PnP is not the way to go with this boy, it needs time and air.
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Nice wine. Body somewhat between a lighter French Burgundy and a heavier Willamette valley pinot. Fairly mellow on the tannins and acidity, and Lauren appreciated this more than I did.
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Crushed red fruit on the nose, the palate is berries, bark, and perhaps a little tar, very approachable, drinking well now and overall just an excellent pinot noir
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7/15/2020 - prism wrote: 94 Points
From memory, terrific. I can begin to see where all roads lead to Burgundy; this is simply outstanding Pinot Noir.
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12/6/2018 - markcic Likes this wine: 92 Points
Just a great bottle of pinot noir. Has not changed since I last tried a bottle in April of 2016. Red fruit on the nose. Red Berries and red plums and some currants on the palate with a hint of cinnamon. Moderate to long finish. Totally enjoyable.
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2/21/2018 - 1961Vintage wrote: 93 Points
Really well made. A great experience.
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4/24/2017 - prism wrote: 93 Points
Very happy with this good QPR. Medium weight, energetic. Red raspberries and plums. Some years ahead, but very much in its drinking window. Delicious. Drink or hold. Not particularly Burgundian; but rather a lively, well-made California Pinot Noir.
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7/18/2016 - mazik Likes this wine: 91 Points
Complex nose with floral notes, spice, oak, earth. Bright ruby in the glass, light body and mouthfeel with very fine tannins. Raspberry and plum on the palate with a dry finish.
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4/29/2016 - markcic Likes this wine: 92 Points
It has been over 2 years since I tried a bottle and it has gotten better with age. Crushed red fruit on the nose, red berries and red plums with hints on cinnamon and a long smooth finish. Really great pinot noir - I have a few more bottles and will hold them for another year to see how they develop.
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1/23/2016 - mmcleod wrote: 92 Points
Best Pinot I have ever drank. Very bright, smooth and fresh berry flavors
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9/20/2015 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is just a really nice Pinot. Smooth, vidbrant, full of life.
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8/29/2015 - mazik Does not like this wine: 83 Points
PnP: Initial volatile acidity that blew off, but the nose was metallic, the palate was mostly cola, there was no subtlety or balance or even spice. A deep disappointment.
Next day after vacuvining: the nastiness was gone, and it was pleasant to drink. Third day: it kept getting better. Complex nose with floral as well as fruity and spicy notes, the acid quality on the palate had softened to a zesty sparkle, supple mouthfeel, medium finish. Overall: I've had better QPR in a pinot, but it looks as though PnP is not the way to go with this boy, it needs time and air.
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5/12/2015 - Box57 Likes this wine:
PAL 1
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4/13/2015 - cupoverflowing1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
still young, and should improve... beautiful nose... strawberry, cherry, vanilla, candy apple... great effort
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1/19/2015 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 91 Points
Enjoyed with spicy Korean.
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9/29/2014 - cupoverflowing1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
will get better in a few years, but still excellent... finish particularly smooth after time to open up
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4/8/2014 - clayfu wrote:
Impressions from a weekend in Napa Valley Day 2 (Napa Valley): sweet round and ripe purple fruit. A touch of oak and mocha on the back end. Enjoyable wine but a step down from all the other pinots we had this weekend
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12/20/2013 - monist wrote: 90 Points
fjs-closer to a Bordeaux that I enjoy most....
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11/20/2013 - monist wrote: 89 Points
Nice wine. Body somewhat between a lighter French Burgundy and a heavier Willamette valley pinot. Fairly mellow on the tannins and acidity, and Lauren appreciated this more than I did.
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11/19/2013 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really nice. Full bodied. Well made.
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11/15/2013 - markcic wrote: 91 Points
Crushed red fruit on the nose, the palate is berries, bark, and perhaps a little tar, very approachable, drinking well now and overall just an excellent pinot noir
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11/14/2013 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 92 Points
Amazing floral nose unlike any I can remember. Joan loved it even more than I did. I beautiful pinot for sure that is ready to drink right now.
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