Yep, it’s a THIRTEEN year old Pinot Noir! Spicy in the nose with a bit of that Carneros AVA “funk” (which I love). Good fruit and acidity and bright red fruit. I’ve got five more of these, so I’m glad it’s drinking well.
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This wine is in wonderful shape right now. A good deal of funk on the cork when first opened, but 90 minutes in the decanter has more than taken care of that problem. Good acidity and balance, with plenty of aromatic red fruit still remaining. Surprisingly long finish. Although the Chardonnay we have open right now pairs a bit more perfectly with ahi tuna and cilantro aioli, this Pinot Noir pairs very well also. The only bad news is that I am down to my last bottle of this but thankfully, there are plenty of nice Pinot Noirs still camped out in the cellar. :-)
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Delicious way to end 2010... Strikingly similar notes to those I wrote in 2008. Only difference now is slightly more developed nose, still showing fragrant red fruits, but the vanilla & cedar notes have integrated much better now and have really smoothed out. This is drinking great right now, but could still age well for another few years.
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Technically an excellent wine. A little too fruit bomb extracted for me at the moment. Will likely age very well. Might be best to leave it alone for now.
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Clear, medium ruby color. Nose of bright sour cherry, red raspberry, cranberry, sweet spice, tobacco leaf, earth, vanilla & cedar. Medium body and well balanced with good acidity & smooth tannins. Palate of sour cherry cola, cranberry, earth, chocolate and vanilla spice. Very nice wine
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9/8/2018 - Mark V Likes this wine: 89 Points
One of the better pinots I’ve tasted
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2/11/2018 - MJobes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Yep, it’s a THIRTEEN year old Pinot Noir! Spicy in the nose with a bit of that Carneros AVA “funk” (which I love). Good fruit and acidity and bright red fruit. I’ve got five more of these, so I’m glad it’s drinking well.
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8/6/2011 - steveabb wrote: 90 Points
This wine is in wonderful shape right now. A good deal of funk on the cork when first opened, but 90 minutes in the decanter has more than taken care of that problem. Good acidity and balance, with plenty of aromatic red fruit still remaining. Surprisingly long finish. Although the Chardonnay we have open right now pairs a bit more perfectly with ahi tuna and cilantro aioli, this Pinot Noir pairs very well also. The only bad news is that I am down to my last bottle of this but thankfully, there are plenty of nice Pinot Noirs still camped out in the cellar. :-)
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6/8/2011 - jsmd wrote: 91 Points
Lovely Pinot. A mouth full of red fruit with soft well integrated tannins. Recommended.
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12/31/2010 - Dillo wrote: 90 Points
Delicious way to end 2010... Strikingly similar notes to those I wrote in 2008. Only difference now is slightly more developed nose, still showing fragrant red fruits, but the vanilla & cedar notes have integrated much better now and have really smoothed out. This is drinking great right now, but could still age well for another few years.
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7/3/2010 - manny_sf wrote: 91 Points
This is drinking really well. It has a great bouquet and simply delicious.
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11/1/2009 - ChinonRouge wrote: 90 Points
Technically an excellent wine. A little too fruit bomb extracted for me at the moment. Will likely age very well. Might be best to leave it alone for now.
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1/27/2009 - oski wrote: 92 Points
Took about an hour to open up and was nice rich and complex, good intriguing nose
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10/18/2008 - Dillo wrote: 90 Points
Clear, medium ruby color. Nose of bright sour cherry, red raspberry, cranberry, sweet spice, tobacco leaf, earth, vanilla & cedar. Medium body and well balanced with good acidity & smooth tannins. Palate of sour cherry cola, cranberry, earth, chocolate and vanilla spice. Very nice wine
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1/6/2008 - Wegs wrote: 90 Points
Always love this wine. This time we were a little too drunk to enjoy it.
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