Disappointing straight out of the bottle but oh my what a little decanting does for it! Zipped the second taste through a Vinturi and it simultaneously opened up and mellowed out. Pinot Noir tends towards thin and acidic, but this wine (whether due to its age or vintage) is pleasantly bodied and only slightly acidic, holding up well to the creamy pasta we paired with it. My wife loves this wine and would have rated it even higher; my only knock on it was that initial taste, which was more towards "unremarkable" rather than "bad." Decant this wine, or run it through an aerator, and you have a very nice beverage to enjoy with dinner or just by itself. Wish we had another bottle to enjoy again.
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Very smooth. A touch of pepper, and dark fruits. A slight tartness in the bouquet, nothing overpowering, just another dimension to the wine. Drink now!
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Wine was chilled, popped and poured. 15 minutes or so After breathing in my glass, wine became better. Started to show some more complexities(fruits) after time. Not a bad wine to just drink and hang out. Would not recommend pairing with fish though.
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This pinot was disappointing. It was thin and had a slight funky sulphury odor that didn't see to go away. Usually I am OK with Mondavi wines but this is one I will not be trying again soon.
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1/9/2013 - ellars wrote:
Disappointing straight out of the bottle but oh my what a little decanting does for it! Zipped the second taste through a Vinturi and it simultaneously opened up and mellowed out. Pinot Noir tends towards thin and acidic, but this wine (whether due to its age or vintage) is pleasantly bodied and only slightly acidic, holding up well to the creamy pasta we paired with it. My wife loves this wine and would have rated it even higher; my only knock on it was that initial taste, which was more towards "unremarkable" rather than "bad." Decant this wine, or run it through an aerator, and you have a very nice beverage to enjoy with dinner or just by itself. Wish we had another bottle to enjoy again.
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3/7/2012 - rousseauhk wrote: 90 Points
Nose of cherries, cinnanmon, nutmeg. Smooth and pleasant drink.
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6/27/2011 - Beckhams wrote: 85 Points
Only a month since our last bottle, still good.
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6/11/2011 - Beckhams wrote: 87 Points
Very smooth. A touch of pepper, and dark fruits. A slight tartness in the bouquet, nothing overpowering, just another dimension to the wine. Drink now!
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3/19/2011 - Vino22 wrote: 83 Points
Wine was chilled, popped and poured. 15 minutes or so After breathing in my glass, wine became better. Started to show some more complexities(fruits) after time. Not a bad wine to just drink and hang out. Would not recommend pairing with fish though.
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12/25/2010 - broth wrote: 83 Points
Young. Fruit forward. Lots of berry in the taste. Flat finish though. A little spice but not a lot of body. Good but not great.
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7/7/2010 - ath.aim wrote: 80 Points
Very fruity nose. Light initial feel but rich dark overtones. Strange metallic finish.
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6/28/2010 - Trosefl wrote: 86 Points
Warm nice fruit elegant and silky. Went well with the shrimp salad. Hilton Garden Inn Houston
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4/15/2010 - Craig Beltz wrote:
Did not like
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4/4/2010 - joshwoodward wrote: 81 Points
Nice nose, but thin, green and bitter on the palate.
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2/18/2010 - EyErmita wrote: 80 Points
unimpressive for me.
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2/1/2010 - jamiebarger wrote: 82 Points
Decent wine, but probably wouldn't buy it again. Typical Pinot noir character, nothing outstanding.
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1/30/2010 - csoukup wrote: 81 Points
Ripe fresh fruit on nose- not too loud. Taste was smooth and average. Good table wine.
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1/30/2010 - bbuck wrote: 78 Points
This pinot was disappointing. It was thin and had a slight funky sulphury odor that didn't see to go away. Usually I am OK with Mondavi wines but this is one I will not be trying again soon.
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1/23/2010 - flipbit wrote: 84 Points
Fruit nose, easy drinking and smooth, did not need food. I would buy this as a glass after work wine
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1/21/2010 - jonhuff wrote: 83 Points
Pretty nice wine.
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1/5/2010 - jonhuff wrote: 83 Points
Pretty good wine. Went great with dinner - chicken, salad, potatoes. Better with food.
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12/30/2009 - orkmork wrote: 87 Points
Juicy strawberries with hints of smoke. Light yet pleasantly fruit forward. A good solid pinot.
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12/26/2009 - duckyfufu wrote: 89 Points
Nose of brambles and dark berries. Garnet in color with clear rim. Loads of fruit, very light and easy on the tongue. Great QPR.
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