Dark ruby color. Not much going on on the nose or palate. I like non-CA-style Oregon PNs, but the fruit here is way too muted, and there is nothing else going on to make up for that. Disappointing to say the least. ***Okay, I must have rushed to judgment the first night. Was so disappointed that I left the remainder in the fridge w/o removing air via Vacu-Vin. Much, much better the second night, but still not excellent. Actually had some blackberry on the palate, although still not much on the nose. Nonetheless, I mostly enjoyed the remainder tonight.
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Screw-top. Light purple color, very nice PN nose of cherry and some leathery notes. Nicely dry and soft, sour cherries and not overly fruity. Very good but not very complex, finish medium to short.
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A friend opened this for me this weekend. I thought it was very nice as long as you are not looking for a serious wine. Round with supple berry notes. 88 points.
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On the nose, red and black cherry, blackberries, earth and smoke. On the palate, medium-bodied, with the fruit following the nose, vanilla and a bit of minerals. Medium-length finish with some spice and lots of black cherries, and just a bit of alcohol that keeps it from reaching outstanding for me.
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Very fruit-forward nose. Not a bad taste, definitely some berry and hint of vanilla from the oak, but tastes a lot like an Italian wine, very thin. Hardly any finish. But for under $14, not a bad quaff.
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Decanted for 30 mins. Beautiful clear ruby color. The nose was very impressive... raspberry, cranberry, pepper and a slight herb/mint note. However, the wine failed to impress on the palate. Sweet raspberry and cherry were there, but it was much thinner than on the nose. Soft tannins, with a short finish. If the palate were 'stronger', I'd put this at 90 points. 86-88 points.
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Beautiful ruby color with purple highlights. Lovely bouquet of candied cherries, raspberries, and pine needles. On the palate is a medium bodied, velvety wine with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Flavors of cherries, mint, rhubarb and a finishing touch of vanilla. Great wine, awesome value.
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7/21/2007 - Nutty08 wrote: 86 Points
Straight forward fruit driven Pinot. Light mouth feel and short to medium finish. Simple, but refreshing in a way. Good for the price.
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6/24/2007 - shaneajohnson wrote: 87 Points
Dark ruby color. Not much going on on the nose or palate. I like non-CA-style Oregon PNs, but the fruit here is way too muted, and there is nothing else going on to make up for that. Disappointing to say the least. ***Okay, I must have rushed to judgment the first night. Was so disappointed that I left the remainder in the fridge w/o removing air via Vacu-Vin. Much, much better the second night, but still not excellent. Actually had some blackberry on the palate, although still not much on the nose. Nonetheless, I mostly enjoyed the remainder tonight.
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5/30/2007 - tthorn wrote: 85 Points
Simple combo of pepper, spice, and cherry. I don't really associate Oregon Pinot with a pepper quality, so this wasn't quite what I hoped for.
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1/11/2007 - kenito799 wrote: 85 Points
Screw-top. Light purple color, very nice PN nose of cherry and some leathery notes. Nicely dry and soft, sour cherries and not overly fruity. Very good but not very complex, finish medium to short.
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12/23/2006 - Thilo wrote: 87 Points
Color is medium garnet. On the nose, dusty cherry and spice. Palate reveals medium cherry, spice, earth all balanced with good acidity.
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12/10/2006 - oski wrote:
Thin wine that had some fruit but said fruit quickly faded.
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11/18/2006 - SacredCow wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with prior bottle.
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11/12/2006 - Vino Me wrote: 88 Points
A friend opened this for me this weekend. I thought it was very nice as long as you are not looking for a serious wine. Round with supple berry notes. 88 points.
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10/28/2006 - SacredCow wrote: 89 Points
On the nose, red and black cherry, blackberries, earth and smoke. On the palate, medium-bodied, with the fruit following the nose, vanilla and a bit of minerals. Medium-length finish with some spice and lots of black cherries, and just a bit of alcohol that keeps it from reaching outstanding for me.
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10/23/2006 - spacewrangler wrote: 85 Points
Very fruit-forward nose. Not a bad taste, definitely some berry and hint of vanilla from the oak, but tastes a lot like an Italian wine, very thin. Hardly any finish. But for under $14, not a bad quaff.
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10/11/2006 - markandsara wrote: 87 Points
Basic. Very young with little complexity. Great ruby color and clarity.
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10/4/2006 - Fatty Cat wrote: 91 Points
Early Oct 2006: intense, gentle fruitiness in nose and mouth.
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8/6/2006 - snekse wrote: 83 Points
ehh
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6/21/2006 - mwagner7700 wrote: 87 Points
Decanted for 30 mins. Beautiful clear ruby color. The nose was very impressive... raspberry, cranberry, pepper and a slight herb/mint note. However, the wine failed to impress on the palate. Sweet raspberry and cherry were there, but it was much thinner than on the nose. Soft tannins, with a short finish. If the palate were 'stronger', I'd put this at 90 points. 86-88 points.
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5/30/2006 - billyb wrote: 85 Points
drank it quickly ok but nothing special
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3/7/2006 - jjclips2 wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful ruby color with purple highlights. Lovely bouquet of candied cherries, raspberries, and pine needles. On the palate is a medium bodied, velvety wine with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Flavors of cherries, mint, rhubarb and a finishing touch of vanilla. Great wine, awesome value.
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