Really good from Paul Hobbs, Katherine Lindsay estate. Age now nine years and this is the sweet spot. Enveloping mouth feel, velvet, smooth with tannins well integrated. Raspberry and blueberry, stewed prunes, and rose petal flavor profile, Low residue and delicate nature, no heat on backend of palate. So good, wish I had more.
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Part of a New World Pinot Noir tasting with my wine group. Out of the 4 Pinots, this came in last. It is not a bad wine, but for the price, it was a disappointment. Lots of oak, and some of my group felt in a blind tasting, they would not have been able to identify it as a Pinot. This was the most expensive wine of the tasting.
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Similar to my notes back in April. i opened and let slow ox for about two and a half hours then slowly drank over the next three. Red fruit on the nose. The palate was cherry, plum and hints of strawberry and spice. The finish was on the long side. It accompanied a platter of leftovers as I try to empty out the fridge before Fathers Day.
Opened and slow ox'd for about two and a half hours then slowly drank over the next three. Red fruit on the nose. The palate was cherry, plum and hints of strawberry and spice. The finish was on the long side. A most enjoyable pinot noir.
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Deep dark. Nose of tobacco, dark fruit, leather - earth. Luscious. Paired with garlic pork roast. Enjoy now and will likely continue to develop in 3-5-ish years.
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Ruby with some rim evolution. Notes of cherries, strawberries, and just a hint of white pepper. Dry. Body is medium, acidity medium, tannins medium. Nice finish. Not a typical Sonoma Pinot. Restrained and elegant. Very nice.
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PNP. Remarkably, developing a slight brick rim. Bright cherries. Slight earthiness (NOT Brett). Not typical California PN spiciness which I do not like.
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Bright red color. Very aromatic with whiffs of earth, cherry stems and green earth. Dry with medium tannins. Crisp acidity with a full body. Flavors of cherry, sandalwood and apple. Long finish. Nice.
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Tasted at the Hobbs estate, compared to the Hyde Pinot we tried along side, the Katherine was more of a French Pinot, with earthy notes. The wine was slightly closed and reserved, dark luscious notes. I prefer warmer climate Pinots, and as such did not enjoy this wine the same.
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On PNP a rich, ripe, and decadent Pinot. Cascading elements of sweet/sour cranberry, rhubarb, underipe strawberry, and some earthy Pinot suggestion. This was seamless and full throttle for a Sonoma Pinot. Red burgundy purists need not apply here. I enjoyed this immensely !
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The nose showed intense ripe raspberry and strawberry, along with hints of brown sugar. It continued to open with time in the glass, showing a more floral and lifted personality. It was fresh with ripe red and blue berry fruits, soft and caressing to the palate, with sweet inner florals. The finish was spicy with ripe cherry and strawberry fruits lingering. This was ripe, but it maintained freshness and was quite enjoyable to drink.
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11/25/2023 - Cholera Likes this wine: 94 Points
Really good from Paul Hobbs, Katherine Lindsay estate. Age now nine years and this is the sweet spot. Enveloping mouth feel, velvet, smooth with tannins well integrated.
Raspberry and blueberry, stewed prunes, and rose petal flavor profile, Low residue and delicate nature, no heat on backend of palate. So good, wish I had more.
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3/1/2022 - SMHalps wrote: 89 Points
Part of a New World Pinot Noir tasting with my wine group. Out of the 4 Pinots, this came in last. It is not a bad wine, but for the price, it was a disappointment. Lots of oak, and some of my group felt in a blind tasting, they would not have been able to identify it as a Pinot. This was the most expensive wine of the tasting.
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6/16/2021 - markcic Likes this wine: 92 Points
Similar to my notes back in April. i opened and let slow ox for about two and a half hours then slowly drank over the next three. Red fruit on the nose. The palate was cherry, plum and hints of strawberry and spice. The finish was on the long side. It accompanied a platter of leftovers as I try to empty out the fridge before Fathers Day.
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4/15/2021 - markcic Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened and slow ox'd for about two and a half hours then slowly drank over the next three. Red fruit on the nose. The palate was cherry, plum and hints of strawberry and spice. The finish was on the long side. A most enjoyable pinot noir.
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12/25/2020 - Lawino7 wrote: 94 Points
Deep dark. Nose of tobacco, dark
fruit, leather - earth. Luscious. Paired with garlic pork roast. Enjoy now and will likely continue to develop in 3-5-ish years.
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7/19/2020 - Sean Boustead wrote:
Sharp, maybe past time or bad.
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5/10/2020 - FabianG Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wonderful Pinot Noir! Fine, balanced with a love finish. Very approachable Even at this young age.
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5/9/2020 - zkolkin Likes this wine: 94 Points
gorgeous dark red fruit with leather/tobacco on the nose. Very elegant and well balanced. Killer.
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3/24/2020 - streethawk wrote: 92 Points
Ruby with some rim evolution. Notes of cherries, strawberries, and just a hint of white pepper. Dry. Body is medium, acidity medium, tannins medium. Nice finish. Not a typical Sonoma Pinot. Restrained and elegant. Very nice.
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4/10/2019 - webbaker Likes this wine: 93 Points
Classic Paul Hobbs pinot taste, leaning towards the steely side.
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10/21/2018 - Steve Bird wrote: 93 Points
PNP. Remarkably, developing a slight brick rim. Bright cherries. Slight earthiness (NOT Brett). Not typical California PN spiciness which I do not like.
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6/28/2018 - ColluraJ Likes this wine: 88 Points
Bright red color. Very aromatic with whiffs of earth, cherry stems and green earth. Dry with medium tannins. Crisp acidity with a full body. Flavors of cherry, sandalwood and apple. Long finish. Nice.
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2/13/2018 - J.S Does not like this wine: 90 Points
Tasted at the Hobbs estate, compared to the Hyde Pinot we tried along side, the Katherine was more of a French Pinot, with earthy notes. The wine was slightly closed and reserved, dark luscious notes. I prefer warmer climate Pinots, and as such did not enjoy this wine the same.
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6/6/2017 - drdan8 Likes this wine: 94 Points
On PNP a rich, ripe, and decadent Pinot. Cascading elements of sweet/sour cranberry, rhubarb, underipe strawberry, and some earthy Pinot suggestion. This was seamless and full throttle for a Sonoma Pinot.
Red burgundy purists need not apply here. I enjoyed this immensely !
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2/2/2017 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 92 Points
The nose showed intense ripe raspberry and strawberry, along with hints of brown sugar. It continued to open with time in the glass, showing a more floral and lifted personality. It was fresh with ripe red and blue berry fruits, soft and caressing to the palate, with sweet inner florals. The finish was spicy with ripe cherry and strawberry fruits lingering. This was ripe, but it maintained freshness and was quite enjoyable to drink.
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