Soft and approachable tannins - lot of blue and dark berry fruit. Developed into more light jams as this opened and evolved showcasing the wine’s classy approach to Pinot.
Great wine and drinking well now. Would not wait further than today to enjoy. Probably best between now and a the next couple years
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Incredible bottle of Pinot from Michael Browne and Cirq. Incredible nose that features dark cherry and earthiness. The palate is soft and transcendent as it dances across your tongue. Outstanding purity of fruit and cloud-like mouthfeel. The wonderful nose dissipated in time and the initial impact was a bit diminished, but this was an incredible bottle of wine. As Michael’s book states, “Pinot Rocks”, and this one certainly does.
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Same note as before. Sweet, full bodied and likely too much for any Burgundy die hard. Not my preferred style but done as good as can be as it somehow never loses freshness. Cool dark fruit, syrupy red and a nice mineral streak. Easy to identify as Cirq.
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Incredible! Am exhausted from OHO’s eagle project but think this may be a new favorite for me. Rich, creamy, dark fruit, no chalk. Very pleasing. Great American Pinot. Wouldn’t compare it to a burgundy.
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We drank this yesterday and I didn't take notes but my recall was another winner from Michael. As he used to tell me when I would visit, he would always try to make a wine that crossed the palate left to right, front to back. This bottle does just that, with a richness that isn't heavy, and a purity of fruit that was fantastic. I wish I had some leftover to taste tonight but it's not surprising that the wine was finished before everyone left. Just an excellent bottle of Pinot Noir, done in the Michael Browne style, and done damn good too.
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I tasted this wine before release and really enjoyed it. I still like it. It's big and juicy but not overtly sweet, just fruit forward. Not to be confused with old world, proudly new world and flavorful.
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A well crafted Pinot and at this price point that’s exactly what one should expect.
PnP and consumed over several hours. A translucent red in the glass with a beautiful nose of fresh strawberry, some cherry and pomegranate.
On the palate this medium body wine is fresh with red fruits that are alive with strawberry, cranberry, cherry and enough tannin and acid to hold this nicely. Soft and lush with just a kiss of oak
Drinking well and will continue for several more years, quite tasty!!
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Needs about 2 hours to open up. Borderline sweet, juicy and ripe like prior years. Somehow the fruit here retains freshness and never seems heavy or baked. Cool dark fruits meet syrupy red ones in the center with complements of spearmint, minerals, and even some earth. Drinks well now but needs 2-3 years.
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July 2018 Cirq Visit (Cirq Winery In Windsor): Intense fragrance. Pure pomegranate, cranberry that both have an excellent depth and balance. This one is about pure red fruits, finishing with a seductive tone, along with a medium plus weight. Gorgeous.
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The Bootleggers was excellent but this was "more excellent". It's maroon and has sweet cranberry and raspberries. I'm all about the cranberries in my Pinot if I can have it my way. The intensity and richness is balance with the medium plus acidity. Great juice.
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1/5/2024 - super007 Likes this wine: 92 Points
This was lovely.
Soft and approachable tannins - lot of blue and dark berry fruit. Developed into more light jams as this opened and evolved showcasing the wine’s classy approach to Pinot.
Great wine and drinking well now. Would not wait further than today to enjoy. Probably best between now and a the next couple years
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7/13/2023 - brasstab Likes this wine: 96 Points
Wine of the night … almost. Right behind the Cirq. Bootlegger’s.
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9/19/2021 - happy712 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decant 1 hour for best experience. Drink with chicken, smoked salmon, mushrooms.
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8/27/2021 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 94 Points
Incredible bottle of Pinot from Michael Browne and Cirq. Incredible nose that features dark cherry and earthiness. The palate is soft and transcendent as it dances across your tongue. Outstanding purity of fruit and cloud-like mouthfeel. The wonderful nose dissipated in time and the initial impact was a bit diminished, but this was an incredible bottle of wine. As Michael’s book states, “Pinot Rocks”, and this one certainly does.
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8/8/2021 - brouigu1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Same score and same comments as before.
This is a good Pinot with fresh pure fruit and well balanced acid & tannin. Medium+ in body and a finish that has a wonderful hang time.
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4/24/2021 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 93 Points
Same note as before. Sweet, full bodied and likely too much for any Burgundy die hard. Not my preferred style but done as good as can be as it somehow never loses freshness. Cool dark fruit, syrupy red and a nice mineral streak. Easy to identify as Cirq.
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11/21/2020 - honu wrote:
Incredible! Am exhausted from OHO’s eagle project but think this may be a new favorite for me. Rich, creamy, dark fruit, no chalk. Very pleasing. Great American Pinot. Wouldn’t compare it to a burgundy.
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9/21/2020 - Frank Murray III wrote:
We drank this yesterday and I didn't take notes but my recall was another winner from Michael. As he used to tell me when I would visit, he would always try to make a wine that crossed the palate left to right, front to back. This bottle does just that, with a richness that isn't heavy, and a purity of fruit that was fantastic. I wish I had some leftover to taste tonight but it's not surprising that the wine was finished before everyone left. Just an excellent bottle of Pinot Noir, done in the Michael Browne style, and done damn good too.
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9/21/2020 - brigcampbell wrote:
I tasted this wine before release and really enjoyed it. I still like it. It's big and juicy but not overtly sweet, just fruit forward. Not to be confused with old world, proudly new world and flavorful.
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7/18/2020 - brouigu1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A well crafted Pinot and at this price point that’s exactly what one should expect.
PnP and consumed over several hours. A translucent red in the glass with a beautiful nose of fresh strawberry, some cherry and pomegranate.
On the palate this medium body wine is fresh with red fruits that are alive with strawberry, cranberry, cherry and enough tannin and acid to hold this nicely. Soft and lush with just a kiss of oak
Drinking well and will continue for several more years, quite tasty!!
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11/1/2019 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 94 Points
Needs about 2 hours to open up. Borderline sweet, juicy and ripe like prior years. Somehow the fruit here retains freshness and never seems heavy or baked. Cool dark fruits meet syrupy red ones in the center with complements of spearmint, minerals, and even some earth. Drinks well now but needs 2-3 years.
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7/28/2018 - Frank Murray III wrote:
July 2018 Cirq Visit (Cirq Winery In Windsor): Intense fragrance. Pure pomegranate, cranberry that both have an excellent depth and balance. This one is about pure red fruits, finishing with a seductive tone, along with a medium plus weight. Gorgeous.
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7/28/2018 - brigcampbell wrote:
The Bootleggers was excellent but this was "more excellent". It's maroon and has sweet cranberry and raspberries. I'm all about the cranberries in my Pinot if I can have it my way. The intensity and richness is balance with the medium plus acidity. Great juice.
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