Medium ruby red with medium plus optical density and low diffuse reflectivity. Aromas of classic Pinot Noir, with cherry, raspberry, cola, and light fresh earth. Touches of savoury spice on the back end, with a crescendo of intensity. Very appealing nose. On the palate, light to medium in body, medium acidity, and a very polished presence of light and rounded tannins. The texture is even and a bit narrow, for a juicy and easy mouthfeel. Flavours show good intensity, with an attack showing cherry, and red berries, with a cola spice on top. Almost a classic California flair to things, but very much staying in the cool climate Pinot Noir style. The midpalate shows some florals and spices on top of the fruit, with some earthy notes coming on. The final transition shows some earthy truffle and clean baked sour cherry. Finishes with earthy vegetal notes (beets, light onion skin). Medium finish length, with nice intensity.
This is a great value Pinot Noir that feels well-made. Definitely a great varietal character here, with some nods to old world Pinot. Very tasteful oak usage really helps to keep things on point. Very much an everyday wine for any occasion and a crowd-pleasing delight. Nice to find a California Pinot Noir that I can enjoy! While not a complexity monster or anything, enough depth and flavour evolution to provide interest beyond the surface.
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2/7/2022 - jwolf99 wrote: 84 Points
Pretty thin for a cali pinot of this vintage; not much to write home about; was really hoping for a good QPR on this but it just wasn't there
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11/14/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
A nice surprise. Ripe strawberry, cherry, earth and floral. Medium finish. Solid everyday drinker.
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10/22/2021 - SourLemonade wrote: 80 Points
As per usual (for me) a pretty boring/bland Pinot. Did open up beautifully for spicy food bumping it up in quality. Wouldn’t consume without food.
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10/11/2021 - goldgarf Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice berry and floral flavors
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6/29/2021 - Meranda Likes this wine: 75 Points
Great
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6/29/2021 - Meranda Likes this wine: 75 Points
Great wine will buy this one again
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3/28/2021 - goldgarf Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice berry flavors.
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3/8/2021 - Psampatkc Likes this wine: 87 Points
Light body; could use some aging
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1/12/2021 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Surprisingly delicious, good, honest, up-front Pinot goodness. Not confected or phony in any way. Very satisfying!
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12/28/2020 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 89 Points
89+
Very pleasant and tasty PN.
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11/21/2020 - ajbergren wrote: 88 Points
Medium ruby red with medium plus optical density and low diffuse reflectivity. Aromas of classic Pinot Noir, with cherry, raspberry, cola, and light fresh earth. Touches of savoury spice on the back end, with a crescendo of intensity. Very appealing nose. On the palate, light to medium in body, medium acidity, and a very polished presence of light and rounded tannins. The texture is even and a bit narrow, for a juicy and easy mouthfeel. Flavours show good intensity, with an attack showing cherry, and red berries, with a cola spice on top. Almost a classic California flair to things, but very much staying in the cool climate Pinot Noir style. The midpalate shows some florals and spices on top of the fruit, with some earthy notes coming on. The final transition shows some earthy truffle and clean baked sour cherry. Finishes with earthy vegetal notes (beets, light onion skin). Medium finish length, with nice intensity.
This is a great value Pinot Noir that feels well-made. Definitely a great varietal character here, with some nods to old world Pinot. Very tasteful oak usage really helps to keep things on point. Very much an everyday wine for any occasion and a crowd-pleasing delight. Nice to find a California Pinot Noir that I can enjoy! While not a complexity monster or anything, enough depth and flavour evolution to provide interest beyond the surface.
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10/17/2020 - Jd.platt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious! Easy drinking!
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10/12/2020 - 54ver Likes this wine: 92 Points
Paired well with roast turkey dinner
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