Lovely light clear garnet with lots of legs Subtle berry nose that opens and grows Wild strawberries and black cherries and a bigger than expected mouthfeel and gently tapering finish Not profound but enjoyably delicious
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N: Strawberry, cranberry, spice, delicate P: Medium body, lots of berries, juicy, ok acid, pretty firm tannin, grippy, very astringent F: Lots of wood, raspberry, cranberry and oak O: A nice effort, easy drinking, easily identified as California pinot
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Dried flowers and some grassy notes on the nose. On the palate the wine is subtle, bordering on austere. Front has some mild acidity and just a hint of red fruit. There's a pleasant neutrality to the wine as a whole but a bit more fruit would go a long way to making this a more exciting wine.
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I am surprised at the low feedback on this one. I found it to be a nice drinker for the price. Nice fruit up front with some classic earth tones on the finish. Was a little better on day two.
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Barely transparent starbright cranberry red, going to pink at the edge; medium viscosity. On the nose: dark cherries, cranberry, cola, pencil shavings. On the palate it leads with red fruit: plum, raspberry, blueberry pie filling, with a bit of forest floor. Good acid and v fine tannins, minerality; mouthfeel surprisingly plush for the varietal. Linear and pure, without the overwhelming strawberry and cola flavors I disfavor in many SB Pinots (particularly at modest price points). Great food wine -- bang on with the olive pizza I made, but it could work with a wide range of flavors. One of my favorite Pinots from the area, and drinking nicely right now.
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8/22/2018 - NuitsStGeo Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wonderful flavor, very long finish, berries, real depth.
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3/25/2018 - EllisWine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely light clear garnet with lots of legs
Subtle berry nose that opens and grows
Wild strawberries and black cherries and a bigger than expected mouthfeel and gently tapering finish
Not profound but enjoyably delicious
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7/23/2017 - MikePVD wrote: 86 Points
Screw cap. Simple nose of red berries, light in body. No major flaws. OK for the price.
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9/9/2016 - Vinophiliac559 wrote: 88 Points
N: Strawberry, cranberry, spice, delicate
P: Medium body, lots of berries, juicy, ok acid, pretty firm tannin, grippy, very astringent
F: Lots of wood, raspberry, cranberry and oak
O: A nice effort, easy drinking, easily identified as California pinot
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3/5/2016 - TK Mastres wrote: 86 Points
Dried flowers and some grassy notes on the nose. On the palate the wine is subtle, bordering on austere. Front has some mild acidity and just a hint of red fruit. There's a pleasant neutrality to the wine as a whole but a bit more fruit would go a long way to making this a more exciting wine.
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1/9/2016 - JPT99 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I am surprised at the low feedback on this one. I found it to be a nice drinker for the price. Nice fruit up front with some classic earth tones on the finish. Was a little better on day two.
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11/26/2015 - GasperTheWineGuy Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice easy drinking Pinot. Nice cherry with a very pleasant and light finish.
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9/19/2015 - BordeauxBuff wrote: 88 Points
Quaffable....decent for the price, but not a re-buy
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7/22/2015 - joncohen wrote: 90 Points
Barely transparent starbright cranberry red, going to pink at the edge; medium viscosity. On the nose: dark cherries, cranberry, cola, pencil shavings. On the palate it leads with red fruit: plum, raspberry, blueberry pie filling, with a bit of forest floor. Good acid and v fine tannins, minerality; mouthfeel surprisingly plush for the varietal. Linear and pure, without the overwhelming strawberry and cola flavors I disfavor in many SB Pinots (particularly at modest price points). Great food wine -- bang on with the olive pizza I made, but it could work with a wide range of flavors. One of my favorite Pinots from the area, and drinking nicely right now.
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5/14/2015 - eldiabloazul wrote: 85 Points
Maybe a bit thin and watery. Sour cherries.Will not buy again.
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5/1/2015 - JenEm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Deep raspberry color with medium legs. On the nose bright, tart fruit. On the palate, deep fruit with earth and mineral notes. Lingers nicely.
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4/21/2015 - shadowjack Likes this wine: 89 Points
Smooth, soft fruity flavors. Minimal tannins and acidity.
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