My 3 of 4 and the groups 3 of 4 in a semi-blind tasting. Light color, nose of light red fruits, not very floral, tastes of bright cherries, very light on the palate but a fair bit of alcohol.
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This pinot continues to drink beautifully - full bodied with velvety texture, notes of raspberry and cherry, spice. Nicely balanced with medium finish.
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Opened another bottle to pair with grilled salmon with miso glaze and it was a match made in heaven! This pinot is delicious with loads of ripe fruit, velvety texture but well balanced an not overdone.
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Big and bold as central CA pinots are but this is done with great refinement. Great fruit extraction but not over done and jammy. Deft barrel aging adds balanced spicy undertones. Nothing seems out of place, well done indeed! Cheers!
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Big, fruit forward Pinot Noir with intense strawberry and cherry fruit that dominate the palate. Super smooth with nice acidity and structure...think this Pinot has a long life. You expect a lot from the makers of Schrader and they deliver here.
A full bodied pinot but not heavy or too thick. Very dark for a pinot but lively on the palate. Lots of fruit and surprisingly very balanced with a fantastic texture. Glad I have a couple more to age further and see what happens
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1/12/2024 - Tylerk wrote: 94 Points
Just perfect now we had with pork chops from a locally sourced pig we bought the various parts of! Just in a great place now
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7/15/2022 - Ex-Ray Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Undistinguished red wine, no identifying characteristics to say it's pinot. Simple and lacking fruit.
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11/13/2021 - RossS wrote: 92 Points
Heavy like Cab good but not great
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9/8/2021 - rgawlowski wrote: 92 Points
It’s very nice; good nose, dark fruit; but too dark-fruity and hot for my taste.
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4/23/2021 - VegaSicilia1970 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Phenomenal.
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12/12/2020 - suilesor25 Likes this wine: 92 Points
My 3 of 4 and the groups 3 of 4 in a semi-blind tasting. Light color, nose of light red fruits, not very floral, tastes of bright cherries, very light on the palate but a fair bit of alcohol.
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9/16/2020 - spendergast Likes this wine: 96 Points
This pinot continues to drink beautifully - full bodied with velvety texture, notes of raspberry and cherry, spice. Nicely balanced with medium finish.
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7/22/2020 - andrewdl Likes this wine: 98 Points
Outstanding as always. Long open. Long decant. Jammy, plum, long finish.
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12/25/2019 - spendergast Likes this wine: 96 Points
Opened another bottle to pair with grilled salmon with miso glaze and it was a match made in heaven! This pinot is delicious with loads of ripe fruit, velvety texture but well balanced an not overdone.
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12/21/2019 - TJ1967 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Big and bold as central CA pinots are but this is done with great refinement. Great fruit extraction but not over done and jammy. Deft barrel aging adds balanced spicy undertones. Nothing seems out of place, well done indeed! Cheers!
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10/30/2019 - spendergast Likes this wine: 96 Points
A great pinot, highly concentrated fruit with really nice balance and long finish. A great effort.
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10/4/2019 - winecadence Likes this wine: 95 Points
Really fantastic bottle. Cherries on the nose. Red fruit. Big Pinot. Earthy. Outstanding
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5/15/2019 - Schiffy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Big, fruit forward Pinot Noir with intense strawberry and cherry fruit that dominate the palate. Super smooth with nice acidity and structure...think this Pinot has a long life. You expect a lot from the makers of Schrader and they deliver here.
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3/3/2019 - andrewdl Likes this wine: 98 Points
Outstanding.
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12/17/2018 - J-Sho Likes this wine: 94 Points
Big pinot but delicious with some earth/minerality on top of red fruits and super silky
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10/8/2017 - khoney Likes this wine: 95 Points
Cab lovers Pinot. Really good medium body. Went well with charcuterie and cheese.
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6/12/2017 - Griffeyfan04 Likes this wine: 94 Points
A full bodied pinot but not heavy or too thick. Very dark for a pinot but lively on the palate. Lots of fruit and surprisingly very balanced with a fantastic texture. Glad I have a couple more to age further and see what happens
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12/11/2016 - andrewdl Likes this wine: 98 Points
Open for 8 hrs. Decanted for last 2.5 hrs. Off the charts.
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